As others said, these are mostly all signs of some kind of executive dysfunction. Mine is from depression, not ADHD, but there's a lot of overlap. I obsessively keep my inbox empty which is a whole 'nother vibe

[–] force@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

I also obsessively keep notifications to 0, probably bc of my GAD or OCD

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 27 points 11 months ago

It’s definitely a result of poor executive functioning, which is a major symptom of ADHD. But that does not mean you have it. Just that these experiences are very common for people with ADHD brains.

[–] haui_lemmy@lemmy.giftedmc.com 20 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It could be adhd, could be nothing, could be autism (poor executive function can be part of that). But it’s clear that you have the opportunity to get tested and improve your QoL. Your decision.

[–] ParsnipWitch@feddit.de 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

*When they actually suffer from that.

[–] haui_lemmy@lemmy.giftedmc.com 9 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Tricky thing about being neurodivergent is most people have no idea that they‘ve been suffering so getting insight into their own situation (even if they‘re not over the threshold) is going to do much good for their situation. Knowing is always better than not knowing (imo).

[–] gkd@lemmy.ml 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Definitely easy to believe that what you’re experiencing and going through is just normal and what everyone else is going through too. Only way to know to get help is to somehow figure out that isn’t the case.

[–] haui_lemmy@lemmy.giftedmc.com 3 points 11 months ago

Exactly. Most people I know find out about their possible diagnosis through a first contact with the topic and then usually talk to a medical professional. After that they search for someone who can actually diagnose them if that first professional encounter indicates a necessity.

[–] ParsnipWitch@feddit.de -3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Even when you are neurodivergent you can assess whether your life "works" or not. Social media and the idea to go get a diagnose just to know made it almost impossible (where I live) to get an appointment.

Doctors aren't even putting you on a waiting list anymore. The victims of this are the people who really don't have their life in order and aren't managing to get an appointment.

And this really is following social media trends. Currently it is an ADHD hype, slowly merging into an autism hype.

[–] TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee 11 points 11 months ago

don't diagnose based on memes. see a professional

[–] ParsnipWitch@feddit.de 1 points 11 months ago

There are more symptoms to ADHD and even then all of these appear in people without neurodevelopmental or psychological disorders as well. Especially when you live a stressful life.