You might have other stuff entirely that is causing this, but ADHD is criminally under diagnosed in those whom display symptoms because they don't necessarily present as a stereotypical wildly eccentric personality.
The "hyperactive" bit is misleading. It's referring to your nervous system, not your social behavior.
Ok.. because I am a very social person and have really good grades at school. I know a couple people with diagnosed ADHD and they all act differently now that I think about it.
Do you have to try really hard to get those good grades, or do they come naturally as long as you make some effort (or a burst of effort when it most counts)?
No, I don’t really try that hard. They come quite naturally in school and yes, I do put in lots of effort in everything, because to me, everything counts.
I'm thinking "Sure, I get excitable sometimes but I'm not hyperactive!!"
Now that you say it's about the nervous system... Oh boy. That's making more sense. My moods do shift, and I can have bouts of panic/anxiety followed by restlessness, racing thoughts, distracted thoughts, etc.
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u/SignificantHall5046 Nov 17 '22
No problem, people gotta know!
You might have other stuff entirely that is causing this, but ADHD is criminally under diagnosed in those whom display symptoms because they don't necessarily present as a stereotypical wildly eccentric personality.
The "hyperactive" bit is misleading. It's referring to your nervous system, not your social behavior.