Symptoms I didn& #39;t know were #ADHD related:

(an incomplete list, in no special order, however they come to my mind)
1. Broken jewelry:

Bracelets and watches were constantly broken because I unintentionally banged my arms against walls.
Rings had signs of wear after a few days because I was constantly playing with them.
Necklaces broke because I had them in my hands all the time
2. Obsessive gaming:

During the summer vacations, I spent whole days or weeks in front of the computer doing nothing but gaming.
3. Forgetting names:

If someone tells me their name, I& #39;m guaranteed to forget it 5 minutes later. If I haven& #39;t had anything to do with a person for a long time, I forget their name.
4. Dyslexia:

I was diagnosed with it in 5th/6th grade. I didn& #39;t know that there was an overlap with ADHD.
5. Daydreaming:

For as long as I can remember, I have been a daydreamer. Whether it was in the form of reading a book or just getting lost in thought for hours, there never was a life without it.
6. Sleep problems:

Whether it& #39;s because I can& #39;t put the book aside or because my mind can& #39;t get to rest, I& #39;ve been struggling with sleep problems for a long time.
7. Caffeine shows no typical effect:

The only time I can remember any effect (= shaky hands) was the first time I drank an energy drink. But that could also have been due to the sugar.
8. Forgetfulness:

I constantly and always forget everything. Even things that are important to me.
9. Sensitive to criticism/stupid jokes:

I like to receive criticism and be criticized. However, especially when my family made it in the form of "jokes" that focus on my bad traits, I have a very hard time with it.
10. Over-punctuality:

Because I have absolutely no sense of time, I have started to always be there way too early. But especially at appointments that are very close or where it has no consequence, I still come late more often than not.
11. Creativity:

Shortly after I learned to write, I had written my first story. It was over 14 pages long.
12. Empathy:

I am very empathic. This can be painful and exhausting, but also very helpful when you want to be there for others.
13. Strong sense of justice:

Injustice has literally always been a thorn in my side. People should be treated equally!
14. Aimlessness:

What do I want to work as? What is my dream job?
It changes weekly! Woohoo...
15. Chaos:

Whether in my room, with documents, or in my thoughts. My life is characterized by chaos.
16. Sensory sensitivity:

Loud noises don& #39;t work at all, the smell of chamomile and lavender makes me feel sick, and my glasses automatically darken in sunlight because otherwise, I get a headache.
17. What I don& #39;t see, I forget:

Like this thread. Or the 10000 other things I can& #39;t remember right now. It& #39;s called object permanence.
18. Make long-term decisions:

After all, there& #39;s still a month to go. That& #39;s still soooooo long (fun fact: for what I need to do, it doesn& #39;t seem long).
19. Not practice playing the piano:

I either couldn& #39;t remember or couldn& #39;t motivate myself to do it. But then panicked before a concert and memorize the whole song.
20. "You& #39;re too sensitive." or "You& #39;re exaggerating, it& #39;s not that bad."

Yes, it is to me. Just because it doesn& #39;t seem that way to you doesn& #39;t make my feelings matter any less.
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