#LivingWithADHD THREAD 1/

#ADHD is quite a mystery, even to people who have it! Here are the different ways that it effects me (I've tried to think of pros as well as cons).

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#LivingWithADHD THREAD 2/

MOOD
My mood is a roller-coaster. I swing from very cheerful to very miserable to very angry in minutes.

Pros - I forgive & move on very quickly
Cons - I can be confusing & alarming to others

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FEELINGS
My feelings are overwhelming. They soak into everything I do.

Pros - I am very open, warm, expressive, & empathic
Cons - I don't trust my feelings. I am 'full on'. I can't function when low.

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FOCUS
I only have two modes of concentration; super extremely focussed and super extremely distracted.

Pros - I am incredibly productive when doing things I enjoy
Cons - I am USELESS at things I don't enjoy

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SCATTER BRAINED
My mind is always whirring with different thoughts & topics

Pros - I am very creative and make connections that many do not
Cons - I cannot stay 'on topic' or follow rules. Others can find me difficult to follow.

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SENSITIVITY
I am very sensitive to people and sounds. Crowds and loud noise make me anxious and grumpy.

Pros - I can notice things others do not
Cons - I am often jumpy and overwhelmed by people and noise

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ORGANISATION
I am chaotic & disorganised. I struggle with schedules & deadlines

Pros - I am comfortable with change & can respond quickly in a crisis
Cons - I can be very confusing to work with. I'm messy & always losing things.

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AWARENESS OF TIME
I have no awareness of the passage of time

Pros - I will give a lot of time & attention when I'm engaged
Cons - I forget meetings. I can't prioritise. I'm always late. I get 'caught' in time sinks (eg Twitter!)

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MEMORY
I have no working memory.

Pros - (can't think of a positive!)
Cons - I am always misplacing things, forgetting to do things, interrupting myself and forgetting what I was doing.

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IMPULSIVE
I'm very impulsive, I speak and act quickly based on gut feelings

Pros - I speak my mind & take scary opportunities
Cons - I can't wait my turn. I say things I shouldn't. I interrupt people. I can't resist temptation.

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BOUNDARIES
I don't understand normal social rules & 'boundaries'.

Pros - I am authentic, people get to know me quickly. I make very close friends.
Cons - I often get into trouble for 'inappropriate' conversations or behaviours

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HYPERACTIVITY
I'm filled with an explosive but chaotic energy

Pros - I can offer huge passion & energy to things I enjoy
Cons - Life can be exhausting. I can't sit still. I am always fidgeting. I am clumsy. I talk too much

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