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I strongly suggest that you engage with some professionals for this issue, not an app targeted at a single diagnosis. Issues like you describe are difficult to
by PragmaticPulp 5y ago
I strongly suggest that you engage with some professionals for this issue, not an app targeted at a single diagnosis.
Issues like you describe are difficult to self-diagnose and impossible for others to diagnose over the internet. You could have an ADHD-like etiology, maladaptive daydreaming, or you could have a seizure disorder. Undiagnosed seizure disorders can be particularly draining but are often easily treated.
Be wary of internet comments pushing you to a specific diagnosis, particularly ADHD. HN commenters frequently over-diagnose ADHD from comments about vague symptoms. Leave it to professionals who can evaluate you in person.
- ChrisMarshallNY 5y agoAhh...it's all water under the bridge, for me. I've accepted my own proclivities, and learned to make them strengths. I have no interest in the app, but I agree that folks who believe they may have any type of issues like this, should start by seeking professional help. One of the things about HFA and ADHD, is that they can go undiagnosed for a lifetime; which is not always a bad thing. We can often be extremely productive members of society; despite challenges. A lot of times, the behaviors and habits we develop, as mitigations of the symptoms, can cause more problems that the issue, itself.
- elcritch 5y ago> A lot of times, the behaviors and habits we develop, as mitigations of the symptoms, can cause more problems that the issue, itself. Too true. If you can learn to leverage the mental differences it can become very valuable. Unfortunately behaviors/emotions/habits to counter symptoms that in the larger picture often aren't that significant can make life much more difficult than it needs to be.