5 Signs You Have ADHD, Not Laziness
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Date: 2025-05-31
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DougD-j2h
I have ADHD and I have been diagnosed with it. There’s two important things that can help you. The first one I found helpful for me was Evernote. My brain would distract me from completing tasks by asking the question did you finish the other items. I would check things that I have done multiple times. It’s kind of like being on a merry go round, except it interferes with your brain. Once I was able to use Evernote and calendars this went away. I have it in my phone so that I can check what I have done. I even have a checklist to make sure that I have everything completed to start the work week. It probably sounds dumb, but I make all of my breakfast for the week. I make my own egg McMuffin and store it all in the fridge. I then make all of my sandwiches and snacks and fruit juice. This sounds like a lot but it takes me an hour from start to finish. Believe me it works really well.
The second thing is to join Rick wants to know. He has ADHD and produces the Friday funnies and other things about this topic and how he has different solutions to our condition. Some may recognize him from the tv show Red Green. He is the one who did adventures with Bill in the tv show. He has graduated from university, so he has the ability to do a lot of things.
I just thought it would help people who struggle with time management and completing tasks or beating themselves up. It won’t happen overnight but little steps are helpful and keep a short journal on what you have done. It’s easy to forget and reward yourself for your steps along the way.
If I had Evernote in high school I would have been a lot better. Instead of studying for hours and getting average grades. We can’t change the past but getting tools to help you perform at the tasks at hand help.
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I have ADHD and I have been diagnosed with it. There’s two important things that can help you. The first one I found helpful for me was Evernote. My brain would distract me from completing tasks by asking the question did you finish the other items. I would check things that I have done multiple times. It’s kind of like being on a merry go round, except it interferes with your brain. Once I was able to use Evernote and calendars this went away. I have it in my phone so that I can check what I have done. I even have a checklist to make sure that I have everything completed to start the work week. It probably sounds dumb, but I make all of my breakfast for the week. I make my own egg McMuffin and store it all in the fridge. I then make all of my sandwiches and snacks and fruit juice. This sounds like a lot but it takes me an hour from start to finish. Believe me it works really well.
The second thing is to join Rick wants to know. He has ADHD and produces the Friday funnies and other things about this topic and how he has different solutions to our condition. Some may recognize him from the tv show Red Green. He is the one who did adventures with Bill in the tv show. He has graduated from university, so he has the ability to do a lot of things.
I just thought it would help people who struggle with time management and completing tasks or beating themselves up. It won’t happen overnight but little steps are helpful and keep a short journal on what you have done. It’s easy to forget and reward yourself for your steps along the way.
If I had Evernote in high school I would have been a lot better. Instead of studying for hours and getting average grades. We can’t change the past but getting tools to help you perform at the tasks at hand help.
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Tenn_v1
As i got older, i started to see that i might have ADHD (non hyper. Since it wasnt brought up when i was younger, i havent been diagnosed, so no medicine. Being majorly depressed (that, i was diagnosed, i just dont feel like moving, doing the dishes, or anything. My brain has always moved faster than i can speak, so im just quiet. Ive always been fascinated by sticks. Making them into guns or finding one that already looks like one, i take most of the bark off of it, except the grip. I get so attached to them, that i dont wanna leave them. When i do, i get kinda sad. I work in logging (tree cutting, basically, so i see a lot of cool sticks. As a 21 year old, i look like a 6 year old playing with sticks when im on a job. I took an ADHD test about 2 months ago. It came back as Inconclusive. Ever since, ive been second guessing myself if i truly have ADHD. I have a lot of the symptoms, so i think i do, but i dont wanna self diagnose myself. Its just really stressful with all these different things in my life, and what i want to do with myself. My dad doesnt get why im depressed, nor how i am. That, and him saying that my generation is weaker than how his generation was, i just havent been feeling like i have a purpose. I want you to listen to New Dawn Fades by Joy Division. Theyre my favorite band, and its my favorite song. Read the lyrics, if you can. They perfectly describe how i am and how i feel. I never had the words to say how i truly feel, so that song said it for me in a way i couldnt. Im sorry if im kinda saying random stuff, im just not fully mentally here right now
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As i got older, i started to see that i might have ADHD (non hyper. Since it wasnt brought up when i was younger, i havent been diagnosed, so no medicine. Being majorly depressed (that, i was diagnosed, i just dont feel like moving, doing the dishes, or anything. My brain has always moved faster than i can speak, so im just quiet. Ive always been fascinated by sticks. Making them into guns or finding one that already looks like one, i take most of the bark off of it, except the grip. I get so attached to them, that i dont wanna leave them. When i do, i get kinda sad. I work in logging (tree cutting, basically, so i see a lot of cool sticks. As a 21 year old, i look like a 6 year old playing with sticks when im on a job. I took an ADHD test about 2 months ago. It came back as Inconclusive. Ever since, ive been second guessing myself if i truly have ADHD. I have a lot of the symptoms, so i think i do, but i dont wanna self diagnose myself. Its just really stressful with all these different things in my life, and what i want to do with myself. My dad doesnt get why im depressed, nor how i am. That, and him saying that my generation is weaker than how his generation was, i just havent been feeling like i have a purpose. I want you to listen to New Dawn Fades by Joy Division. Theyre my favorite band, and its my favorite song. Read the lyrics, if you can. They perfectly describe how i am and how i feel. I never had the words to say how i truly feel, so that song said it for me in a way i couldnt. Im sorry if im kinda saying random stuff, im just not fully mentally here right now
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FurbYhouse24
People with ADHD are needed in structure, they know on a point what they want. Nobody can tell them. Beyond good hearted, can need time to considering ( p. Sorry lost word. Clothing piles, relationship on / of. Quick to another ( not all) visible unrest. Unaware can let people interrupting due conversation.
For me the amount of energy I appreciate. Also the calmer version of ADHD ( not ADD) Their energy.
Ps, people see here old kitchen sink story That possible is asd too etc. reflect self, take all time you need. There are so many more. If CD, ODD, Dyslexia, Dyspasia, trauma's etc. They are left aside. See here too.
Hope you all know who you are and not if me hadn't not opportunity to be yourself. That can lead to serious effects!
Also a doctor is a human and can make mistakes or see not what you go through. Sone have the audacity to believe you their settings. You know yourself.
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People with ADHD are needed in structure, they know on a point what they want. Nobody can tell them. Beyond good hearted, can need time to considering ( p. Sorry lost word. Clothing piles, relationship on / of. Quick to another ( not all) visible unrest. Unaware can let people interrupting due conversation.
For me the amount of energy I appreciate. Also the calmer version of ADHD ( not ADD) Their energy.
Ps, people see here old kitchen sink story That possible is asd too etc. reflect self, take all time you need. There are so many more. If CD, ODD, Dyslexia, Dyspasia, trauma's etc. They are left aside. See here too.
Hope you all know who you are and not if me hadn't not opportunity to be yourself. That can lead to serious effects!
Also a doctor is a human and can make mistakes or see not what you go through. Sone have the audacity to believe you their settings. You know yourself.
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gyda_6192
just two days ago, my psychologist shared her concerns with me about the fact that i may have adhd high functioning, not depression, and that our next step should seek more professional help. I expressed this to my mom and she flipped because she does not think i do have it (i'm 20, because when i was a kid i was very sickly and constantly were on many doctors, she claims that none of them told her i could adhd, so she think it's impossible. I won't diagnose myself, but i trust my psychologist. The fact that my mom discouraged me so badly breaks my heart. Both my parents are around 60 and are not the most open minded ones, in fact, my father is so conservative he still does not know i've going to the psychologist for the last year and a half, this video fits me like a glove on this confusing times.
if you read everything, thank you so much for taking the time to do it, have a great day
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just two days ago, my psychologist shared her concerns with me about the fact that i may have adhd high functioning, not depression, and that our next step should seek more professional help. I expressed this to my mom and she flipped because she does not think i do have it (i'm 20, because when i was a kid i was very sickly and constantly were on many doctors, she claims that none of them told her i could adhd, so she think it's impossible. I won't diagnose myself, but i trust my psychologist. The fact that my mom discouraged me so badly breaks my heart. Both my parents are around 60 and are not the most open minded ones, in fact, my father is so conservative he still does not know i've going to the psychologist for the last year and a half, this video fits me like a glove on this confusing times.
if you read everything, thank you so much for taking the time to do it, have a great day
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trancekingpj
For the neurotypicals among you; the hyperactivity doesn't have to manifest itself in energetic physical behaviour, it can manifest itself mentally through having multiple conversations going on inside the brain, having too much to focus on, emotional disregulation where something the ADHD'er was expecting that never happened, triggering by disappointments that seem trivial to you but could be a nail in the coffin for the ADHDer.
So, if someone in your life has ADHD then try not to overload them with instructions, write things down to help your ADHDer be able to cope with and keep up with lists or instructions, and just generally try to be more patient where you can. Please remember that they're not deliberately being obtuse or ignorant in their dealings with you, it's the ADHD that controls their brain which makes them behave in ways you don't expect from others.
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For the neurotypicals among you; the hyperactivity doesn't have to manifest itself in energetic physical behaviour, it can manifest itself mentally through having multiple conversations going on inside the brain, having too much to focus on, emotional disregulation where something the ADHD'er was expecting that never happened, triggering by disappointments that seem trivial to you but could be a nail in the coffin for the ADHDer.
So, if someone in your life has ADHD then try not to overload them with instructions, write things down to help your ADHDer be able to cope with and keep up with lists or instructions, and just generally try to be more patient where you can. Please remember that they're not deliberately being obtuse or ignorant in their dealings with you, it's the ADHD that controls their brain which makes them behave in ways you don't expect from others.
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Funnygamers819
The amount of times i keep feeling like my brain disconnected from my own body midway through math class is kind of driving me crazy at this point like bro even when I try my hardest to focus my brain just straight up shuts off for one minute, when I snap out of it. No memory of the past 10 seconds. And trust me that's why I always hate being chosen to answer a question because they kind of do It at the worst time. I don't understand why I feel like my brain outright disconnects like that, and it's not only in school, but mid way of calls of discord with my friends, they be saying something messed up it took me 5 seconds to realize what they said, though that part is kind of funny tbh
Edit: AND IT LITERALLY JUST HAPPENED NOW
Do you relate to any of these signs I did
It took me 5 seconds to process that shit while sharing the video to my friend
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The amount of times i keep feeling like my brain disconnected from my own body midway through math class is kind of driving me crazy at this point like bro even when I try my hardest to focus my brain just straight up shuts off for one minute, when I snap out of it. No memory of the past 10 seconds. And trust me that's why I always hate being chosen to answer a question because they kind of do It at the worst time. I don't understand why I feel like my brain outright disconnects like that, and it's not only in school, but mid way of calls of discord with my friends, they be saying something messed up it took me 5 seconds to realize what they said, though that part is kind of funny tbh
Edit: AND IT LITERALLY JUST HAPPENED NOW
Do you relate to any of these signs I did
It took me 5 seconds to process that shit while sharing the video to my friend
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AvlisMestre
For me it is being complicated, I got a inconclusive diagnostic.
I feel I have something, and adhd checks a lot of things, but I'm still seeking help. My dad started to think he has a spectrum, but his favorite phrase is I don't want to do this/that stuff and just let things be, important or not, or do years later.
My overall problem is that I tend to get things done slowly, been trying to change that but it is incredibly difficult to sometimes do even the simple tasks. Don't even think to give me multiple ones.
Next diagnostic is if I have a CAPD, central auditory processing dysorder.
I've overcame a crippling depression of years in the last month of 2018. The hardest part is understanding that I'm learning how to live again since then.
I'm tired. But I'll get an answer.
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For me it is being complicated, I got a inconclusive diagnostic.
I feel I have something, and adhd checks a lot of things, but I'm still seeking help. My dad started to think he has a spectrum, but his favorite phrase is I don't want to do this/that stuff and just let things be, important or not, or do years later.
My overall problem is that I tend to get things done slowly, been trying to change that but it is incredibly difficult to sometimes do even the simple tasks. Don't even think to give me multiple ones.
Next diagnostic is if I have a CAPD, central auditory processing dysorder.
I've overcame a crippling depression of years in the last month of 2018. The hardest part is understanding that I'm learning how to live again since then.
I'm tired. But I'll get an answer.
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moqa8704
I'm a final year medical student and I have both epilepsy and ADHD and have been struggling for the past 6 years just trying to keep up with med school it took away all my happiness I never feel deeply happy or satisfied anymore all I can feel is the conflict between what I really I'm and what I should aim to be so I can succeed in college it requires being patient and need you to study all the time regardless of how you feel which make me feel paralysed as I'm so affected by my mood I sometimes find getting of bed challenging I've always treid to force my self into being disciplined but it always ended in me collapsing and not knowing where to start again I hope someday I will change so I can at least feel happy again
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I'm a final year medical student and I have both epilepsy and ADHD and have been struggling for the past 6 years just trying to keep up with med school it took away all my happiness I never feel deeply happy or satisfied anymore all I can feel is the conflict between what I really I'm and what I should aim to be so I can succeed in college it requires being patient and need you to study all the time regardless of how you feel which make me feel paralysed as I'm so affected by my mood I sometimes find getting of bed challenging I've always treid to force my self into being disciplined but it always ended in me collapsing and not knowing where to start again I hope someday I will change so I can at least feel happy again
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TheEyesOf_Ender
I was actually born with ADHD at that time they didn't know what it was until the doctor said I was diagnosed with ADHD
I started taking medicine when I was six yrs old (still do to this day)
A lot has happened in my childhood growing up living with my dad caused depression I would stop eating I locked myself in my room and sleep all day my dad didn't know what it was
I went to the doctor again and the doctor said I was diagnosed with depression and PTSD
Until this very day I still have ADHD, depression and PTSD but it's not as bad until I get depressed then it does it gets bad
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I was actually born with ADHD at that time they didn't know what it was until the doctor said I was diagnosed with ADHD
I started taking medicine when I was six yrs old (still do to this day)
A lot has happened in my childhood growing up living with my dad caused depression I would stop eating I locked myself in my room and sleep all day my dad didn't know what it was
I went to the doctor again and the doctor said I was diagnosed with depression and PTSD
Until this very day I still have ADHD, depression and PTSD but it's not as bad until I get depressed then it does it gets bad
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Tonku12
Would Psyche2Go ever consider doing a video(s) on Tourette Syndrome, or is that more physical neurological than mental I feel that Tourettes isn't in the public discussion much, and when it is misunderstood and focuses on the tick of sudden exclaimation of swearing or inappropriate words. That in particular is called corolalia, and roughly 10% of people with Tourettes has that.
I myself have Tourettes. If Psyche2Go ever wants to do videos on the topic, I'd be happy to answer any questions, provide voice-over, or help out in whatever way you would need.
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Would Psyche2Go ever consider doing a video(s) on Tourette Syndrome, or is that more physical neurological than mental I feel that Tourettes isn't in the public discussion much, and when it is misunderstood and focuses on the tick of sudden exclaimation of swearing or inappropriate words. That in particular is called corolalia, and roughly 10% of people with Tourettes has that.
I myself have Tourettes. If Psyche2Go ever wants to do videos on the topic, I'd be happy to answer any questions, provide voice-over, or help out in whatever way you would need.
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BC. 4515
I want to make a note that anyone can have these symptoms yes, but with ADHD these symptoms stop you from functioning like most humans take for granted THAT is the issue. It’s also way deeper than most realize or can explain, but yeah if you can’t focus here or there or you space out once in a blue moon, that’s not the same. We all walk into a room and forget something at least once or a few times in life but imagine that happening 24/7 and in the middle of conversations and this is mild compared to the hell of other stuff.
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I want to make a note that anyone can have these symptoms yes, but with ADHD these symptoms stop you from functioning like most humans take for granted THAT is the issue. It’s also way deeper than most realize or can explain, but yeah if you can’t focus here or there or you space out once in a blue moon, that’s not the same. We all walk into a room and forget something at least once or a few times in life but imagine that happening 24/7 and in the middle of conversations and this is mild compared to the hell of other stuff.
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kyanoAngel0
Recently diagnosed, in my 30s. Been learning to deal with multiple disorders since my late teens (which already felt like a late diagnosis, but for a long time, it felt like there was something the psychs missed. Not gonna lie, mental health care here in the PH has been a hit-or-miss, especially back in the 2000s and early 2010s, and I've had some misdiagnoses. I still have so much to learn, but it's nice to finally have that missing jigsaw puzzle.
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Recently diagnosed, in my 30s. Been learning to deal with multiple disorders since my late teens (which already felt like a late diagnosis, but for a long time, it felt like there was something the psychs missed. Not gonna lie, mental health care here in the PH has been a hit-or-miss, especially back in the 2000s and early 2010s, and I've had some misdiagnoses. I still have so much to learn, but it's nice to finally have that missing jigsaw puzzle.
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remember8118
Being born with ADHD feels so lonely because normal people cannot relate and understand that our brains are not normal. We do not choose to be born like this.
After 30 years I am being lonely and treated like an alien, yesterday I finally found a woman who also has ADHD.
Even though I suffer with ADHD, I need to be stronger to protect her because I don't want her to go through the suffering that I already went through.
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Being born with ADHD feels so lonely because normal people cannot relate and understand that our brains are not normal. We do not choose to be born like this.
After 30 years I am being lonely and treated like an alien, yesterday I finally found a woman who also has ADHD.
Even though I suffer with ADHD, I need to be stronger to protect her because I don't want her to go through the suffering that I already went through.
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longoriac36
I have a PhD in OCD ADHD and I mean CDO ADDH I've had TWO HEART ATTACKS AND DIED IN ONE NIGHT AND I HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ON FOCUSED THINGS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH ME. AND A WHOLE LOT OF GETTING UP TO GO DO SOMETHING AND AS SOON AS I GET 6 FT I'VE LOST IT I FORGET SO QUICKLY and I also seem to place things in symmetrical fashion for right angles parallel it's going to be kind of set that way and I don't know why
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I have a PhD in OCD ADHD and I mean CDO ADDH I've had TWO HEART ATTACKS AND DIED IN ONE NIGHT AND I HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ON FOCUSED THINGS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH ME. AND A WHOLE LOT OF GETTING UP TO GO DO SOMETHING AND AS SOON AS I GET 6 FT I'VE LOST IT I FORGET SO QUICKLY and I also seem to place things in symmetrical fashion for right angles parallel it's going to be kind of set that way and I don't know why
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mariaa. 7624
I relate to almost everything but the possibility of having ADHD is so weird to me. Like, these symptoms started out of nowhere like 3 years ago, I didn't struggle to focus on anything, to finish any work or to do basic chores before, not even when I was a kid or a teenager. I've always been a bit of a procrastinator or left things for later, but it had never been as bad as in recent years, it feels pathological even.
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I relate to almost everything but the possibility of having ADHD is so weird to me. Like, these symptoms started out of nowhere like 3 years ago, I didn't struggle to focus on anything, to finish any work or to do basic chores before, not even when I was a kid or a teenager. I've always been a bit of a procrastinator or left things for later, but it had never been as bad as in recent years, it feels pathological even.
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lyeondoe4990
Only thing i dont relate to is impulse (besides the distractions from my distractions lmfao, idk my therapist says it doesn't seem like i have it but I'm usually just- not letting any of my thoughts out or showing them cause ive been a very scared kid since i was young so I'm only ever myself at home. Even then i feel like if i have adhd i have a very like- hidden or internal type rather than a visible one
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Only thing i dont relate to is impulse (besides the distractions from my distractions lmfao, idk my therapist says it doesn't seem like i have it but I'm usually just- not letting any of my thoughts out or showing them cause ive been a very scared kid since i was young so I'm only ever myself at home. Even then i feel like if i have adhd i have a very like- hidden or internal type rather than a visible one
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Mr_silver_1
Hey I want to say thank you I talk bit with my parents and there getting me into therapy thank you for your caring content and comminty I wish yall the best I would also like to add as someone who has 80hd as much as hyper fixation is bad it's kinda good I'm good at drawing, singing, playing the piano, playing football, and helping others on that note I will end thus with 1 final thank you
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Hey I want to say thank you I talk bit with my parents and there getting me into therapy thank you for your caring content and comminty I wish yall the best I would also like to add as someone who has 80hd as much as hyper fixation is bad it's kinda good I'm good at drawing, singing, playing the piano, playing football, and helping others on that note I will end thus with 1 final thank you
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brwnskingirl
i was recently diagnosed with ADHD (after self diagnosing myself a few years prior to finally being diagnosed by a psychologist and psychiatrist, learning how to navigate through it and what works for me. somedays, i can’t tell if it’s my severe depression, ADHD, or both. it can feel unbelievably unbearable. i relate with every sign. praying for a breakthrough! #mentalhealthmatters
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i was recently diagnosed with ADHD (after self diagnosing myself a few years prior to finally being diagnosed by a psychologist and psychiatrist, learning how to navigate through it and what works for me. somedays, i can’t tell if it’s my severe depression, ADHD, or both. it can feel unbelievably unbearable. i relate with every sign. praying for a breakthrough! #mentalhealthmatters
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k. t. 7507
Sooo. i tend to rarely finish any movies or tv shows, because i always see something on netflix that catches my eye. Then i stop that and watch something else that catches my eye. Is this a form of adhd Like, it doesnt mean i dont like the show, its just hatd when they like showcase a movie or show when you first log in. like these subscriptions were made for people like me lol.
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Sooo. i tend to rarely finish any movies or tv shows, because i always see something on netflix that catches my eye. Then i stop that and watch something else that catches my eye. Is this a form of adhd Like, it doesnt mean i dont like the show, its just hatd when they like showcase a movie or show when you first log in. like these subscriptions were made for people like me lol.
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Dizziex_x
So, i have Autism & ADHD, And i take these meds that help me stay calm, but my mood swings still sometimes get out of hand, To the point to where i Growl sometimes, make these noises, and just snap at people when i am angry. My mum tries to handle every situation with me calming down, and it works with me doing reading, alone time, etc. Thank you for making this vid! X3
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So, i have Autism & ADHD, And i take these meds that help me stay calm, but my mood swings still sometimes get out of hand, To the point to where i Growl sometimes, make these noises, and just snap at people when i am angry. My mum tries to handle every situation with me calming down, and it works with me doing reading, alone time, etc. Thank you for making this vid! X3
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