I need to know if a person who doesn’t have ADHD also struggles with this. Every post that I see from any ADHD lemmy instance makes me believe that I DO have ADHD :(
I have not been tested for ADHD but also have no reason to think I have it. I’m pretty sure anyone who is being distracted from the content of what they are reading has experienced what the OP is saying. I can’t imagine why anyone would think this is strictly an ADHD thing. My coworker on the other hand has ADHD and he can read/listen to audio books without being distracted in a situation where I would be. Maybe everyone is just different.
If you can afford the diagnostic/have insurance to cover it I’d recommend going for it. I started the process by talking about my concerns with my pcp and getting a referral. Ideally you’d move in to therapy/ medication to manage it, but just knowing that you have adhd can help you to reframe your perspective on your past to be kinder to yourself and to develop healthier coping mechanisms
Same. I was also talking with some friends that have it and they also think I might. I already got a mess of other issues. I guess I’ll ask at my next psych appointment and see if I need to add that to the pile.
Incorrect, while the symptoms of ADHD aren’t unique to those who have it, it’s more about severity and frequency.
Do not diagnose yourself based solely on memes, but it can’t hurt to check if these relatable scenarios or feelings are nearly constant or negatively affect your life.
I need to know if a person who doesn’t have ADHD also struggles with this. Every post that I see from any ADHD lemmy instance makes me believe that I DO have ADHD :(
I have not been tested for ADHD but also have no reason to think I have it. I’m pretty sure anyone who is being distracted from the content of what they are reading has experienced what the OP is saying. I can’t imagine why anyone would think this is strictly an ADHD thing. My coworker on the other hand has ADHD and he can read/listen to audio books without being distracted in a situation where I would be. Maybe everyone is just different.
This is not a strictly ADHD thing. Many, many people have difficulty focusing when reading. It is just harder with ADHD to monitor and refocus.
The best way to figure this out is to get tested.
I was in the same boat where many adhd things resonated with me, been officially diagnosed since December now.
If you can afford the diagnostic/have insurance to cover it I’d recommend going for it. I started the process by talking about my concerns with my pcp and getting a referral. Ideally you’d move in to therapy/ medication to manage it, but just knowing that you have adhd can help you to reframe your perspective on your past to be kinder to yourself and to develop healthier coping mechanisms
Same. I was also talking with some friends that have it and they also think I might. I already got a mess of other issues. I guess I’ll ask at my next psych appointment and see if I need to add that to the pile.
everyone has adhd
Incorrect, while the symptoms of ADHD aren’t unique to those who have it, it’s more about severity and frequency.
Do not diagnose yourself based solely on memes, but it can’t hurt to check if these relatable scenarios or feelings are nearly constant or negatively affect your life.
thank you doctor