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People with ADHD: What are the things about it that people don't get? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by TehBamski@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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

Please don't "trap" me and force my attention on to you.

I literally cannot subvert my attention from what I am focused on. Please just say my name and wait a moment for me to context switch myself.

Forcing the attention takes away from what I want to focus on and what you want me to focus on (usually you).

[–] HaunchesTV@feddit.uk 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I'd second this as something people don't get about ADHD.

So I work in IT support. If I'm absorbed in something complicated and you ask me to stop immediately to help you with your "more urgent" issue, please don't take it personally if I seem annoyed while my brain short circuits trying to deal with the sudden gear change.

[–] OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Is this an ADHD thing or a normal human behavior?

[–] MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net 1 points 11 months ago

In general, if someone ND is complaining about X, equating it to NT X doesn't work. They have the same name, yes. That's because we don't have words for X^2^ or X^3^ etc. Imagine if house cats, ocelots, pumas, and tigers were all called "cats."

"A stray cat wandered in and it looks hungry."

"So, what's the big deal? We have three cats at home. Just give them some kibble."

"I think it plans on eating me."

"Stop exaggerating."

This also works as a reply to OP's question.