I remember talking to my therapist about how I’m not worried about forgetting something, I’m always worried about what I haven’t realized I have forgotten and is already causing a problem. I just live in a constant state of “something is on fire I just haven’t smelled the smoke yet.” it’s not quite PTSD, but it is certainly something analogous and it’s always this low level hum of stress. At least that’s what I took from my conversation with her.

[–] aStonedSanta@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Fucking hell. I have days or weeks where this happens for me but eventually passes. Usually it’s time related for me. Like I’ve missed an appointment. But there isn’t one?? 🤷‍♂️

[–] bolexforsoup@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I haven’t been to the eye doctor in over 5 years so that’s a fun one to randomly remember.

[–] Zink@programming.dev 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

You know, just this week I saw the dermatologist again after several years. One of my medications makes me more susceptible to skin cancer and I needed a prescription related to a skin condition refilled.

So I needed to go more than most. I have plenty of other simple things I’ve been waiting months to do, but it IS possible to knock these things out.

[–] bolexforsoup@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 5 months ago

Appreciate the encouragement. It’s silly I haven’t gone

[–] Bougie_Birdie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

If you make a venn diagram of the symptoms of ADHD, PTSD, burnout, anxiety, bipolar, and autism you get pretty close to a circle

[–] wafflez@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Yah this feels so similar to autism. Interesting how there's so much overlap. Has anyone tried to make a venn diagram like that or would it be too complex? /gen

[–] SuddenDownpour@sh.itjust.works 11 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Right click -> open on new tab for proper resolution

[–] wafflez@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Tysm!

[–] BeAware_@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 5 months ago

Well, they all fall under an umbrella called "Neurodivergent" since we think vastly differently than the norm.

[–] BeAware_@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 5 months ago

Nothing here is a clinical diagnosis. They are just a lot of the things us with ADHD deal with on a daily basis that effects our lives enough that it severely diminishes our quality of life without physician help. See a doctor if these types of things are effecting your life in any significant way.

[–] ctenidium@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

I have to deal with depression at the moment. I am unhappy with some circumstances in my life. Since unemployment could happen soon, it would be beneficial, if I would apply for some jobs. I even asked some friends if they knew about vacancies. But for some reason I just can't do it. It is enormously frustrating. But reading about symptoms here and realising it actually is a symptom helps me with self compassion.

[–] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 months ago

Fun fact, a lot of ADHD meds also help with things like depression. Coincidence? I don't think so.