Zhongli

despite being an old man, he’s actually quite knowledgeable and up to date with information on ADHD—his boss (Hu Tao) has it after all

has learned tips and tricks to keep you focused from Hu Tao

loves listening to you ramble and will info dump along with you

usually good for keeping your impulses in check, except for when you impulse buy

RIP Hu Tao’s wallet bc this man will indulge and enable all your impulse buying and pin the tab to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor

is endeared by your numerous hobbies and even teaches you about them and their history when you share them with him

Varka

has heard of ADHD, but doesn’t really know much about it

kinda just thought that was just how you were and didn’t think much about it

it doesn’t make much of a difference to him, he loves you for you, after all

is a little clueless on how to support you, but tried his best!

has tried body doubling with you while doing his paperwork, but in the end he was the one who got distracted and veered you both off track

laughs off and indulges your impulsive tendencies which sometimes gets you both in trouble with Jean

will physically pick you up and carry you to the kitchen if you’ve been neglecting feeding yourself due to ADHD paralysis (iykyk)

Alhaitham

autism x ADHD power couple

neurodivergent buddies being strange together

will build you your own noise cancelling headphones, similar to his

his rigid structure and unwavering logic brings much needed order to your life

makes you eat his autism meals if you forget to eat

has a set schedule for your med intake and meals and keeps you on track for it

your body doubling is his parallel play

always notices when you start getting overstimulated and overwhelmed (he knows the feeling too well) and will be the first to take you out of the situation

your room and his are modified to be as sensory friendly as possible

Childe

disaster duo

Childe definitely has ADHD too (hyperactive type) and refuses to take meds for it bc he thinks it’ll get rid of his “sparkle”

will interrupt you mid-rant to add his own tangent and the two of you will tangent back and forth for hours till you completely forget what the original point was

you two will then spend another hour circling back and retracing your tangents until you get back to the original topic

and by then, dinner will have been cold and forgotten

you’re both always late to events and functions

and literally no one can ever get a word in when the two of you are talking

none of the chores will be done unless one of you is procrastinating on something else

will NOT help you control your impulses—if anything you have to stop him from acting on his impulses

Genshin Impact

General

Mental Disorders in Teyvat (HCs)

Characters who I think have mental disorders (HCs)

Multi-character

Genshin men with an S/O who has ADHD (Diluc, Kaeya, Wriothesley, Flins) (HCs)

Genshin men with an S/O who has ADHD Pt. 2 (Zhongli, Varka, Alhaitham, Childe) (HCs)

Miscellaneous

Dazai Osamu (BSD)

Diluc Ragnvindr

Diluc has always been a respectful and understanding gentleman

he doesn’t know much about ADHD beyond basic general knowledge, but he understands that it’s a disability and an affliction—not something you have control over

he’s a patient man—he never blames you for your struggles with executive dysfunction, and never asks of you more than you can handle

has the maids prepare your medication with breakfast so you never forget to take them

also keeps track of said medication and orders refills before you run out of them

has the maids make light snacks for you to eat throughout the day since he knows the meds ruin your appetite

will gladly fund all of your numerous hobbies and hyperfixations

is a great candidate for body doubling

Kaeya Alberich

actually knows a decent amount about ADHD—enough to suspect that some people may be undiagnosed with it, and could tell you had it before you even told him

as a practiced conversationalist, he’s able to keep up with and keep track of all your tangents and topic jumps when you’re rambling

knows exactly how to ask the right questions and prompting to keep you talking, which he likes to do sometimes if only to just watch you excitedly prattle on about a topic

also is an expert at keeping your attention and will sometimes use it to his advantage when he’s craving some of your time, work be damned

lowkey will indulge and enable your impulsive tendencies bc he thinks it’s funny

is always there to bail you out of trouble though and never lets you do anything too dangerous

isn’t great for body doubling, but has his own manipulative tactics and tricks to keep you focused on your tasks

Wriothesley

doesn’t know much about ADHD—he’s only really ever heard of it in passing from prisoners talking about it

will ask Sigewinne about it when you tell him you have it and that it’s some sort of long-term mental affliction

wouldn’t really treat you any differently than if you were to not have it

can tell when you’re wanting to ramble and always sets aside time to listen to you, brewing you two a pot of tea and having a mini little tea party-info dump season

will notice when you’re getting restless and fidgety and will take you up to the surface for a walk to let out some of that hyperactivity

is also a great body doubling buddy

will brew you nighttime tea for when you’re too restless to sleep (it doesn’t really help much, but you appreciate the gesture)

is fascinated by all your hobbies and impressed you know how to do so many things

K. C. Flins

Flins knows virtually nothing about ADHD. It’s a more modern diagnosis that didn’t exist during his time with the Belyi Tsar (he’s an old man, cut him some slack) so you’ll need to explain it to him a little, but once you do, he’s more than understanding of it

he might even study up on it a little, reading through modern medicinal/diagnostic literature and consulting Ineffa

Flins loves humanity and everything about them—their flaws, their quirks and eccentricities, the very imperfection of them

and to him, you are no less human for having your affliction—if anything you are all the more human for it in his eyes

as he understands it, it’s a disability that affects your daily life, debilitating you at times and preventing you from living a normal life—and yet you persevere through your struggles and hardships—how very human of you

we know from the teapot dialogues that Flins is an absolute yapper—he’s down to yap about anything at all

he’d have a field day with your rambles and info-dumping—your yap sessions would last into days if he didn’t have his lightkeeper duties

is generally supportive and understanding, but isn’t always great for your focus—he’ll purposefully distract and divert your attention when he’s feeling particularly mischievous and wants your attention for himself

Diluc

• chronic depression with bouts of severe and seasonal (around Crepus’ death anniversary)

• PTSD (his father’s death)

• anxiety (esp. social anxiety)

he started taking meds for anxiety after his doctor insisted on them, but takes nothing for depression

Kaeya

• chronic depression, high functioning (undiagnosed)

low key self-medicates with alcohol and is a bit of an alcoholic bc of it

Rosaria

• chronic depression (undiagnosed)

• C-PTSD (undiagnosed)

similar to Kaeya, takes no medication and just self soothes with alcohol and cigarettes

Barbara

• severe anxiety

diagnosed years ago, but insists it’s nothing and doesn’t take meds for it

Fischl

• chronic depression (from being bullied)

• general anxiety

• autism

special interest in fairy tales and roleplaying

takes medication for both depression and anxiety

no medication exists for autism

Eula

• chronic depression (from being outcasted) (undiagnosed)

Sucrose

• severe social anxiety

makes her own medication through alchemy

Hu Tao

• AuDHD, inattentive type

• mild chronic depression, high functioning (undiagnosed)

takes medication for ADHD, but not for depression

Chongyun

• autism (undiagnosed)

Ayaka

• general and social anxiety (undiagnosed)

too anxious and wary of her public image to get diagnosed and get meds

Yoimiya

• ADHD, combination type

somehow manages without meds

Kokomi

• general and social anxiety

takes meds, but on the down-low—orders them in secret and has them delivered to a secondary location; no one can know she takes them

Alhaitham

• AUTISM

Kaveh

• ADHD, inattentive type

• general anxiety

too poor to afford meds

Collei

• depression (recovered)

had depression, but has since gotten help and with Cyno, Tighnari, and Amber as her support system, has fully recovered from it (yes it’s possible to make a full recovery from depression)

Cyno

• AuDHD, inattentive type (undiagnosed)

TCG special interest

Layla

• Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) (undiagnosed)

she doesn’t know, but even if she did, no meds exist for it

Furina

• chronic depression

• anxiety

got diagnosed and started taking meds after she gave up her archonhood

Freminet

• autism

• social anxiety

Lynette

• AuDHD, inattentive type

Wriothesley

• chronic depression (undiagnosed)

doesn’t know it’s a thing and takes no meds for it; just goes up to the surface to drink up sunlight every time he finds himself spiraling too much

Ororon

• AuDHD, combination type

special interest in his vegetables

Aino

• autism

special interest in machines and mechanisms

Childe

• ADHD, hyperactive type

• PTSD (from the abyss)

doesn’t take meds cause he thinks it’ll ruin his “sparkle” (lust for battle)

ADHD: Restless Temperament Syndrome (RTS)

Autism/ASD: Idiosyncratic Disposition

Depression: Melancholia

major depression: severe melancholia

chronic depression: long melancholia

seasonal depression: seasonal melancholia

Anxiety: Persistent Panic Disorder (PPD)

social anxiety: social induced panic disorder (SIPD)

OCD: Repetitive Mania Affliction (RMA)

Bipolar Disorder: Dual Character Syndrome (DCS)

BPD: Turbulent Mood Disorder (TMD)

PTSD: Combat Induced Madness (CIM)

DID: Possession Disorder

Additional HCs

“Eccentrics” is a term used for people with autism in Teyvat. It’s not necessarily derogatory, but can carry negative connotations

No medication exists for autism or DID (same as in real life)

Other than that, medication exists for the rest of the disorders listed above. The medication is made through a combination of medicine and alchemy (this is also how I imagine things like birth control exists in Teyvat)

Teyvat’s psychological medicine scene isn’t great. General doctors study some psychology to be able to give these diagnoses to people, but there aren’t really any specialists specializing in psychological medicine. As a result, there aren’t really any therapists and treatment is largely relegated to medication

Which character has what?

He watched you curiously as you went about your task—taking worms from the cold grey sidewalk and placing them instead upon damp earth and grass. He watched how you handled each worm with such care, such caution—as to a jeweler to his gems, an artisan to his crafts. How meticulously you searched for any potential creatures you might have missed. How contented the smile that settled on your face as you watched the worms wriggle about in the grass. He wondered then what inspired such action, curiosity carrying his feet to your form.

“Why are you doing that?” he asked.

You startled slightly at his voice, unaware you’d been watched as you did your thing. You’d turned to him, eyes wide in that sort of innocent way, filled with a hint of embarrassment that you’d been caught in the act of something so silly.

“Just being kind to life,” you answered.

“Why?”

“Why not?” You stood up then, patting down your pants and shrugged nonchalantly. 

You looked down at the worms, your foot fiddling about, idly drawing on the puddles that formed.

“Well, to be completely honest, I just...rather feel bad for the worms that die on the sidewalk when the rain dries.”

He learned it slowly by your side, and he felt it now—the irrationality of passion—as he kissed you so fervently. His movements slightly rough and demanding as his lips chased yours, hands gripping at your waist tightly as he pushed you further into the corner he’d backed you into—all too eager to consume you—tasting all you had to offer.

You, however, remained gentle with him—your touches tender and mellow—never rushed, never aggressive. As if he were a precious, fragile artifact—delicate, sensitive, beautiful—and you were afraid to break him. 

Your hand moved lightly, lingering on his chest, his shoulder, his chin, until finally settling on his cheek, thumb rubbing soft circles upon it, the other coming to wrap around his shoulders and tangling in his hair, tenderly running your fingers through it in a rhythmic pat.

And all he could feel was you—every aspect that made up your very being. The kindness in the way you touched him, the curiosity in every kiss you returned, the wonder in your gasps, the absolute unfiltered honesty in the way you pressed against him so desperately.

God, he could get lost in you forever.

You broke apart, breathless and panting heavily. His forehead rested on yours tiredly, eyes still shut as yours were, mouths still so tantalizingly close together. Your breathing synced, breaths mixing as you drew together subconsciously, trying to gather about your wits.

He leaned further into you, brushing your lips together, eyes opening to gaze at you.

“Stay,” he whispered. “Stay the night.”

You opened your eyes and met his gaze—a pleading look upon them, longing for your affirmation. It was a rare display of vulnerability from him—a sort of honesty so naked and unguarded.

You pressed into his touch and allowed your lids to fall over your eyes once more.