Sometimes though, when we're frustrated and dumping that out, it sounds like we are saying that. It's very easy to 'us vs. them' the situation.
Example: "Oh my god! Other people remember that they are boiling water for eggs? I have ADHD and I forget and leave the kitchen to do something else all the time. This suuuucks! It's not fair for us." I'm sure that there are some ADHD people who don't have to work with a technique just to cook eggs (I do. I set timers.), but there you have it.
This is why parents of ADHD kids have to hound them to brush their teeth even in teenage years. I won't relate my history. I'll just say it was not good.
My hobby is also collecting hobbies. Here is how I effectively kill any new hobby. I invest money in it. I was really into pickleball last summer, played it every day, then bought a racket (I was borrowing), balls, and a bag...and scene.
Sure. Favorite stuff that sounds relatable, and don't stress. Many ADHD traits are relatable to everyone. Once you have a good amount of things that seem relatable, though, bring it up at your next doctors visit or read some posts about how to seek diagnosis or treatment. If it's only a few things here or there and everything in your life is going just fine, don't worry about it. :)
Also, I'm so happy for the internet. ADHD isn't becoming more common, but awareness of it is.
I never manage to do it more than about 3 weeks before my brain just completely shuts off that pathway and it’s like I forget that process exists altogether.
This is me. How can you just "forget" something you've developed into a routine and done daily for a month? I do though. Shit.
I am not every ADHD person, but this could have been written by me. I had NO IDEA that you could have something be so ingrained that you don't think about it. Even if I develop a "routine" of doing something, it is NEVER automatic. I have to put mental effort, even if small, into every task or it won't get done.
After reading this my definition of habit would be better termed routine. I develop a routine and I try to stick to it. Also I could have a great routine and it lasts for a month or so and then it's just, I don't know what else to call it but 'gone'. It's gone. That routine is gone.
I love (/s) how I can develop a very good routine and then a month later I just kind of...forget? Like it's gone. Even with fun stuff. I played this online card game every day for a month and a few months later I saw the link on my computer and I was in shock. I had forgotten all about it.
How 'bout this. Next time you are at the doctor's office for whatever reason, you bring it up. Don't stress it for now.
Many things that autistic or ADHD people do are relatable to most people. It's the old "frequency and duration of symptoms" that indicate neurodivergence.
Maybe favorite posts that seem very relatable to you and you can make a list of these things before going in. Seriously, MAKE A LIST or have the favorites on your phone or you'll forget. If you are having significant troubles (like hygeine maintenance), go in sooner.
I make this reply with the assumption that you see your doctor at least once a year.
Imposter syndrome is kind of an Autistic and ADHD thing. You can have a ton of symptoms and still convince yourself that you're just doing it to fit in with the cool kids, haha.
Your doctor diagnosed you. No further testing needed IMHO, because you aren't being different for "cool points". Let the treatment begin.
Then um let’s see I’ve been taking the same medication at the same time for over 15 years now and I still need an alarm on my phone and I have still forgotten to take it if I don’t take it that very second.
Like looking in a goddamn mirror. Yeah, if I don't do it THAT VERY SECOND, the alarm was worthless. I bought these because I can't remember even an hour later if I took my pill or not. I also have to do it that very second or it's worthless.
Edit to add: the old person pill case is a better product than the switch thing I posted. I've used both and I'm going back to the pill case.
Yup. It's owner is a devout Christian and there are bible quotes on the wrappers. link. Maybe she's an ultraconservative too and this is political?