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ok. We all have our own strategies that work for us don’t we 
They’re all going that way now
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Hello! It's 2021 but I found this topic very interesting because I myself suffered from this, but somehow I just managed to live with it. I graduated college with some grade of difficulty but still, I graduated magna cum laude and got several jobs. I saw like 3 different specialists and the 3 told me I had the points to be in the ADHD diagnosis. I hate medications, I am pro-natural, eating healthy and exercise and with the help of psychologists and other professionals I can say I have managed my symptoms. Some days I struggle more than others but I manage to keep organized and to be present whenever I have a task to do. Because I enjoy my job I am able to focus very well and to get the job done. Part of my routine includes hearing calming music, focus music. It is hard to go without meds, but it was my decision and I am handling it pretty well.
I'm terrified of mentioning this to my GP because I feel they'll think I'm on a hunt for as many diagnoses as possible, seeing as I have many for varying MH conditions.
The more I read about this, the more I identify. It's scary and affirming at the same time.
The more I read about this, the more I identify. It's scary and affirming at the same time.
MH conditions are often comorbid with each other!
Hi! I’m unsure if I belong in this thread but I haven’t told any of my friends and don’t really have any other outlet!
I have autism but I think I may possibly have ADHD as well. I know the symptoms overlap but several of my experiences (e.g. time blindness and impulsivity) match up with ADHD so well that they make sense. I’ve always known I have traits but I may have full blown ADHD.
I’m too worried about seeking a diagnosis, though, given the rampant misogyny in the medical field and adult ADHD supposedly not being a thing, not to mention the waiting list! Ughhh.
I have autism but I think I may possibly have ADHD as well. I know the symptoms overlap but several of my experiences (e.g. time blindness and impulsivity) match up with ADHD so well that they make sense. I’ve always known I have traits but I may have full blown ADHD.
I’m too worried about seeking a diagnosis, though, given the rampant misogyny in the medical field and adult ADHD supposedly not being a thing, not to mention the waiting list! Ughhh.
You have some strengths and weakness checklist (conners), a form that parents fill out if possible, one my husband did, and then an interview with a psychiatrist.
There are some other tests that are used by different health boards. But pretty much that
Hello fellow ADHD women!
Does anyone else have an extreme fear of public speaking, like as in to the point where you genuinely are on the verge of having a panic attack?
I am a uni student and my university bleeping loves group projects and presentations and we have at least one per semester. However, I’m dreading them more and more, with each one I do, I feel like I’m getting more and more panicked. The last time I did one, I practised for days before and knew it by heart, but when I got up to speak and I just got distracted by everyones faces, I was totally overwhelmed and I got so confused with everything I was going to say. It was as if my brain was on 2x speed and I was thinking through what I was supposed to be presenting faster than I could actually get the words out of my mouth. I got through it but I was just rambling on in circles saying duck all and by the end my whole body was literally shaking, my mouth was so dry it was practically glued shut and I felt like I was going to pass out...
It is really embarrassing because I am quite confident in my daily life and I don’t have social anxiety, so when I suddenly turn into a nervous wreck I can literally see the shock on peoples faces because it’s just not what they expect.
I know everyone gets nervous doing presentations but I’m sure it is not normal to be nervous to the point I’m physically shaking and feeling dizzy.
Does anyone else have this issue? Is it even caused by ADHD? Does anyone have any advice for overcoming it?
Does anyone else have an extreme fear of public speaking, like as in to the point where you genuinely are on the verge of having a panic attack?
I am a uni student and my university bleeping loves group projects and presentations and we have at least one per semester. However, I’m dreading them more and more, with each one I do, I feel like I’m getting more and more panicked. The last time I did one, I practised for days before and knew it by heart, but when I got up to speak and I just got distracted by everyones faces, I was totally overwhelmed and I got so confused with everything I was going to say. It was as if my brain was on 2x speed and I was thinking through what I was supposed to be presenting faster than I could actually get the words out of my mouth. I got through it but I was just rambling on in circles saying duck all and by the end my whole body was literally shaking, my mouth was so dry it was practically glued shut and I felt like I was going to pass out...
It is really embarrassing because I am quite confident in my daily life and I don’t have social anxiety, so when I suddenly turn into a nervous wreck I can literally see the shock on peoples faces because it’s just not what they expect.
I know everyone gets nervous doing presentations but I’m sure it is not normal to be nervous to the point I’m physically shaking and feeling dizzy.
Does anyone else have this issue? Is it even caused by ADHD? Does anyone have any advice for overcoming it?
I used to be so nervous that I once had my muscles freeze and I couldn’t relax them...only way I overcame it was by doing it hundreds of times.
I don’t know if it’s an adhd thing, but I’ve always hated public speaking. I dreaded doing the speaking assessments in front of the whole class for GCSE English, I always felt it was really unfair, in your teens there’s often nothing worse than being made to stand up in front of everyone and speak
A few weeks ago I was at a party where they were playing the “have you ever” drinking game and when it was my turn to ask something, I had to pass as my mind went blank and could feel myself going beetroot. It was so embarrassing. It’s certainly not my strong point even in relaxed social settings.
I feel like the only way to over come it is to keep doing it, and it’ll eventually get easier? I’m not convinced that imagining everyone naked or what ever actually works. Taking deep breaths can help too, sorry not very helpful.
A few weeks ago I was at a party where they were playing the “have you ever” drinking game and when it was my turn to ask something, I had to pass as my mind went blank and could feel myself going beetroot. It was so embarrassing. It’s certainly not my strong point even in relaxed social settings.
I feel like the only way to over come it is to keep doing it, and it’ll eventually get easier? I’m not convinced that imagining everyone naked or what ever actually works. Taking deep breaths can help too, sorry not very helpful.
I have this too. Could be the centre of attention in a group for hours but I couldn’t stand up and make a speech or anything. I had to once at a wedding and I practiced about 1000 times to be ok at it - plus I was pretty drunk tbh.
Ah, see, I love giving speeches and talking to large groups - quite happy to stand up and make a fool of myself in front of others.
having this issue at the moment. It was first brought up by the university in 2018 cause of my severe inability to focus. It's difficult cause I don't always have what others have in the sense that I don't procrastinate at all. If anything I do things way earlier. I'm always early with assignments, early to appointments. I get upset when people are late.
The idea of autism was thrown in to the mix and that does make a lot of sense but I was diagnosed with CPTSD in 2017 and a lot of the traits apparently overlap so I'm not sure.
I'm good socially when I have a role but I'm rubbish with people my own age. I get really anxious so just don't talk. I'm fine in work or with uni lecturers.
The idea of autism was thrown in to the mix and that does make a lot of sense but I was diagnosed with CPTSD in 2017 and a lot of the traits apparently overlap so I'm not sure.
I'm good socially when I have a role but I'm rubbish with people my own age. I get really anxious so just don't talk. I'm fine in work or with uni lecturers.
I’m the same - remember we might all have ADHD, but we do have different personalities too
This is a very typical adhd post, but I would recommend to anyone here to look up local adhd support groups in their area. If I was “neurotypical” I would provide links and talk about my experience with it, but I tried to find the site where I found it on, fell down a rabbit hole, then decided to write this here before I forget to mention it at all!
But please do look out for adult adhd meet up groups if you’re lucky enough to have them in your area.
But please do look out for adult adhd meet up groups if you’re lucky enough to have them in your area.
Wow! I feel identified with most of those symptoms and I thought I was just lazy
.I'm joining your questions as well. I'm sure the replies are and will be interesting.
If in South Wales we have an adult meet up in a few weeks!
I thought I’d share my experience as I’ve started medication now. I have shared my story on this thread but I was diagnosed as a teen and I have refused any treatment throughout my life and I’m now in my 30s. I have started medication under the review of the psychiatrist and I am having talking therapy as I have developed some terrible coping behaviours.
medication has taken that constant edge away. It’s calmed me a little bit and made me feel a bit more present in the moment. I can now focus for 5-10 minutes. It has helped but it’s going to be a journey to figure out things and it will never be a cure and I won’t be able to be on medication forever.
medication has taken that constant edge away. It’s calmed me a little bit and made me feel a bit more present in the moment. I can now focus for 5-10 minutes. It has helped but it’s going to be a journey to figure out things and it will never be a cure and I won’t be able to be on medication forever.
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