ADHD

Anyone who’s dealt with ADHD long enough: has it ever gotten easier?

I feel like since becoming aware of the symptoms the struggle has only worsened, despite always considering myself decently self-aware.

I don’t know if it’s just the compounding responsibilities of work, marriage, parenthood, and adulthood. Or if it’s some weird permanent brain fog from covid. Or a tangible side effect of being plugged into crypto almost 24/7 for three years. Or just a dwindling sense of agency and direction and control of emotions.

But it’s been six years now that I’ve seen three therapists, one psychiatrist with a brief round of antidepressants, and tried numerous tools and tricks yet it all feels like it’s falling apart.

Where did I go wrong?

This thread is pretty amazing. 

What symptoms should one look for to diagnose whether you have ADHD or not?

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I would say look into executive function and what that system controls. Because it's so much more than just you can't pay attention. There are struggles with motivation, difficulty in controlling emotions, rejection sensitivity, just to name a few. 

Really dig into what other people talk to in their own experience and then do an honest scan of your own. Are these things I struggle with? Look into some of the online assessments (I'd suggest more than one)

At the end of the day, even if you aren't adhd you'll have learned more about your own mind and how you function and in so have hopefully found some tools that help you.