Media ADHD: "Ooh, look a squirrel! Let's go ride bikes!"
Real ADHD: "I am currently ruining my own life by refusing to perform a 3-minute task that would solve 90% of my anxiety.
I am fully aware of this. I am screaming internally. I physically cannot make my body stand up and do it. And yes it as stupid to me as it is to you.
i totally agree as long as the DNA of all male fathers and children should be kept in a database to be routinely cross checked against DNA obtained from rape kits. full transparency for all 🥳
I can act tough all I want, but deep down, I’m just a girl who loves love and wants soft, intentional affection, little acts of care, and random reassurance.
Please, inject it into my veins.
The most painful symptom of ADHD is RSD – Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. It makes every small mistake feel unforgivable, like you’re a failure and already ruined everything...
If your partner keeps doubting your loyalty after you've shown them nothing but honesty, it's not because of you. It's because they can't trust themselves. They know exactly what they are doing behind your back, and they assume you're just like them.
I used to think I loved helping people because I was just a kind person. Then I learned ADHD brains get dopamine from solving problems, being needed, and making things better. So now I know I am kind and chemically rewarded.