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Crisisdw
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PathStep 10 Compassion hearts36 Forum posts4 Forum upvotes14 Current upvotes14 Age GroupAdult Last activeOctober, 2023 Member sinceAugust 24, 2023
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ADHD Superpowers
ADHD Support / by Crisisdw
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 August 27th, 2023
...See more I was diagnosed with ADHD during kindergarten, and while I might have been young, it seems like the diagnosis was accurate. I exhibit hyperactivity, fidgeting, bursts of excitement, and a relentlessly active mind. Hyperfocusing on my interests has allowed me to excel in various areas, and I've even developed plans for emergency situations that have proven useful. In severe emergencies, I remain calm and collected, reacting swiftly. I'm adept at solving problems quickly, often seeing solutions that others miss. I feel like I might be suited for invention, but not so much for repairs. While there are downsides, like the constant noise in my mind and occasional depression, I can't imagine being "normal." ADHD brings its own uniqueness and usefulness. So, why should we aim to cope when we have traits that make us exceptional and far from boring? Still, I admit counseling might help with my impulse shopping tendencies.
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Bottles breaking
Depression Support / by Crisisdw
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 October 8th, 2023
...See more Well sorry for a long post if it even turns out to be. I've had a slight of depression for years, over a decade but I've always been able to tell myself to get over it and do something. I work extra jobs and find hobbies and keep busy so I don't have to think about it. Lately though it's been getting worse, feels like I'm in a dark hole, I've ran off most my friends and only person I can confide in is top young to ever imagining bothering her with such an adult subject. Now I work graveyard and long hours and I'm literally isolated from people most of my time so I decided to lose a little sleep and enjoy people a little, get out and socialize. But the lack of sleep countered most of that and I'm 10x worse than I was before and now I got insomnia. I'm not suicidal as I could never do that to my daughter but I'm feeling empty, like beneath my skin there's nothing left, just a shell that pretends everything's fine, makes everyone else smile but I just feel dead. Didn't want to admit it but today is the worst it's ever been and I don't feel like pretending has been working for me.
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