I was going to include this in my last post but I thought it needed a post of it’s own because of just how fucking much almost every fucking word applies to me. Again, stuff in bold applies to me directly.
ADHD is a chronic condition, beginning in early childhood and persisting throughout a person’s lifetime. It is estimated that 33–66% of children with ADHD will continue to have significant ADHD-related symptoms persisting into adulthood, resulting in a significant impact on education, employment, and interpersonal relationships.[6][16]
Individuals with ADHD exhibit deficiencies in self-regulation and self-motivation which in turn foster problematic characteristics such as distractibility, procrastination and disorganization. They are often perceived by others as chaotic, with a tendency to need high stimulation to be less distracted and function effectively. The learning potential and overall intelligence of an adult with ADHD, however, are no different from the potential and intelligence of adults who do not have the disorder.
Whereas teachers and caregivers responsible for children are often attuned to the symptoms of ADHD, employers and others who interact with adults are less likely to regard such behaviors as a symptom. In part, this is because symptoms do change with maturity; adults who have ADHD are less likely to exhibit obvious hyperactive behaviors. Instead they may report constant mental activity and inner restlessness, as their hyperactivity internalizes.[3]
Symptoms of ADHD (see table below) can vary widely between individuals and throughout the lifetime of an individual. As the neurobiology of ADHD is becoming increasingly understood, it is becoming evident that difficulties exhibited by individuals with ADHD are due to problems with the parts of the brain responsible for executive functions (see below: Pathophysiology). These result in problems with sustaining attention, planning, organization, prioritization, time blindness, impulse control and decision making.
The difficulties generated by these deficiencies can range from moderate to extreme, resulting in the inability to effectively structure their lives, plan daily tasks, or think of and act accordingly even when aware of potential consequences. These lead to poor performance in school and work, followed by underachievement in these areas. In young adults, poor driving record with traffic violations[17] as well as histories of alcoholism or substance abuse may surface. The difficulty is often due to the ADHD person’s observed behaviour (e.g. the impulsive types, who may insult their boss for instance, resulting in dismissal), despite genuinely trying to avoid these and knowing that it can get them in trouble. Often, the ADHD person will miss things that an adult of similar age and experience should catch onto or know. These lapses can lead others to label the individuals with ADHD as “lazy” or “stupid” or “inconsiderate”.
As problems accumulate, a negativistic self-view becomes established and a vicious circle of failure is set up. Up to 80% of adults may have some form of psychiatric comorbidity[18] such as depression or anxiety.[6] Many with ADHD also have associated learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, which contributes to their difficulties.[19]
Studies on adults with ADHD have shown that, more than often, they experience self stigma and depression in childhood, commonly resulting from feeling neglected and different from their peers.[20] These problems may play a role to the high levels of depression, substance abuse, and relationship problems that affect adults with ADHD later in life.[21]
Inattentive-type (ADHD-PI)
Forgetful during daily activities
Easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
Losing important items (e.g. pencils, homework, toys, etc.)
Always asking for attention, but
Not listening and not responding to name being called out
Unable to focus on tasks at hand, cannot sustain attention in activities
Avoids or dislikes tasks requiring sustained mental effort
Makes careless mistakes by failing to pay attention to details
Difficulty organizing tasks and activities
Fails to follow-through on complex instructions and tasks (e.g. homework, chores, etc.)
In adults, these evolve into:[18]
Avoiding tasks or jobs that require concentration
Difficulty initiating tasks
Difficulty organizing details required for a task
Difficulty recalling details required for a task
Poor time management, losing track of time
Difficulty persevering or completing and following through on tasks
Delayed stop and transition of concentration from one task to another
Hyperactive/Impulsive-type (ADHD-PH)
Squirms and fidgets (with hands and/or feet)
Cannot play quietly or engage in leisurely activities
Runs and climbs excessively
Always on the go, as if “driven by a motor”
Cannot wait for their turn
Intrudes on others and interrupts conversations
Chooses highly active, stimulating jobs
Avoids situations with low physical activity or sedentary work
May choose to work long hours or two jobs
Intolerant and frustrated, easily irritated
Impulsive, snap decisions and irresponsible behaviors
Loses temper easily, angers quickly
The tendency to hyperfocus on particularly stimulating or emotionally engaging tasks. Like this one hahaha
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