submitted 9 months ago by Martineski@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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[-] OrekiWoof@lemmy.ml 3 points 9 months ago

this is how I became a software developer

[-] fiat_lux@kbin.social 2 points 9 months ago

Why have you chosen to attack me so personally on this fine day? Give me some warning before you completely demolish me like that. Even just a countdown from 3 or something.

[-] ciaocibai@lemmy.nz 1 points 9 months ago

I have to know if all these memes really describe adhd. Aren’t these all just normal Human behaviours? I feel like most memes here describe me perfectly. Do I have ADHD?

[-] fiat_lux@kbin.social 1 points 9 months ago

I understand completely, and you're right to question it. The answer is that a lot of these behaviours are pretty normal, and it is very possible to identify with some of the memes even if you don't have ADHD. It's when they just keep resonating with you on a really fundamental level, across your entire lifetime, that you should maybe be suspicious. ADHD has a genetic component too, so it might help think about your parents' behaviours and if they also match.

My psych had me complete this self assessment quiz (ASRS v1.1) before my first appointment for evaluation. It might help you too: https://psychology-tools.com/test/adult-adhd-self-report-scale

[-] SqueezeMeMacaroni@thelemmy.club 1 points 9 months ago

Add in a dash of autistic hyperfocus and you can in fact teach yourself enough to get the project done.

Doesn't mean you WILL get it done of course.

[-] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 2 points 9 months ago

Once I learn enough to feel like whatever it is is achievable I lose all interest in actually doing it.. I have the same problem with finishing video games once I get to the point that Im skilled enough or have enough shit built or whatever that beating the game is inevitable I just move on to the next one.

[-] Doxin@yiffit.net 1 points 9 months ago

narrative driven games work a LOT better for me for that reason. I've played through the entire halo master chief collection and titanfall 2 campaign without much issue. Never got very far in factorio on the other hand.

[-] milo128@lemm.ee 1 points 5 months ago

and i would've figured it out, too, if not for me getting bored and starting another project within 48 hours.

[-] Razputinsgirth@kbin.social 0 points 9 months ago

Me taking the hardest math class at community college when I suck at math.. Yeah that wasn't great

[-] miss_brainfart@lemmy.ml 1 points 9 months ago

Same. Was funny though, because now I know how be an even more pedantic prick using propositional calculus

[-] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works 0 points 9 months ago

More often than not it worked...

[-] Martineski@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 9 months ago

Tbh, it depends on how severe is your ADHD. Glad things are working out for you though.

[-] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works -1 points 9 months ago

I have ADHD related to a 148 IQ and some other "issues" so i guess thats probably related

[-] Grimm@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago

It has been a long time since I’ve seen someone mention their IQ score unironically.

[-] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works 0 points 9 months ago

Since my psychologist says that my ADHD and the high iq are closely related its worth mentioning. But i don't get why people are offended by it. Man its just a number.

[-] Grimm@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago

It’s been debunked as an inaccurate measurement of intelligence so it feels more like a Buzzfeed quiz result nowadays.

[-] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works -1 points 9 months ago

Debunked is a strong word, its inaccurate and doesn't account for many factors, but it does give a pretty good insight on how good you can do a iq test... (btw we talk about real ones not some "iq test" from the internet)

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