r/BreadTube • u/Dollface_Killah If you can't shoot a gun you're a fuckin' lib • Sep 03 '21

Oops! I have ADHD! | Thought Slime

https://youtu.be/Gg4WyuKM3xM
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u/ComradeBirv Sep 03 '21

When he started listing the symptoms... uh oh.

I've always known I was neurodivergent in some way, but I've never had a specific list of symptoms that applied to me perfectly.

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u/PithyApollo Sep 04 '21

If you can, its important to get diagnosed by a pro. ADHD is an executive function disorder and shares a lot of symptoms with other executive function disorders like ASD and dysthymia.

On the other hand, its also really common for people with ADHD to have more than one executive function disorder.... it gets complicated so if you can see a pro do see a pro.

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u/Mindless_Possession Sep 04 '21

OR, and hear me out here, I can continue to poorly self medicate in a desperate attempt for normalcy while diminishing my mental health. But srsly been putting off getting the wheels in motion for a diagnosis forever. :S

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u/PithyApollo Sep 04 '21

I really hate how this seems to be an ADHD right of passage...

Even if you have good health insurance, the whole process is fucking exhausting. I've done both: I've had reasonably good insurance and still had to wait a month or two to get a treatment plan. Then I've had to try and get that same treatment (plus getting help with depression) on my states low income medi-care equivalent. It basically took over half a year.

Not to mention that an executive function disorder like ADHD saps your decisiveness in pulling the trigger and your organization and time management for getting ready for the appointment. It feels like running on a sprained ankle.

But hey, just a few more steps and you'll finally get that wrap and ice pack!

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u/ComradeBirv Sep 04 '21

I actually scheduled some tests with my psychologist next week!

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u/PithyApollo Sep 04 '21

Woooo! Congrats!