*The "losing your train of thought mid-sentence" (forgetting what you were going to say, forgetting words, forgetting basically anything) is peak ADHD form in peri- and full-on menopause, too
Realize/recognize bosses that make you angry on purpose to get immediate boost in energy to task. Seek another emotional response and apply it to your efforts at work. A good tactic is to immediately accept errors and enact counter measures for yourself to control the environment.
Oh my..on a recent holiday with a girlfriend who has been diagnosed in her mid60s, she told me that I was CLEARLY also adhd - I'm 60. Since then, Ive been trying to get a handle on the possibilities and, just reading this, ALL of these are relatable. Your point about 'out of sight out of mind' prompted me to message a person that I'd forgotten sent a message 3days back..I then went down a wormhole and forgot I was reading this...🤣🤣🤣, gotta laugh- at least I understand myself better now 🤷🙄☺️
I was just talking about this with someone recently -when there is a conversation happening and I don't want to interrupt I've sort of trained myself to not. But then I usually forget what I was going to say. oh well sometimes it comes back to me, sometimes not.
Oh man! Can relate to all of these, and it was very soothing to read and remember I'm not alone. Also, the point about out of sight out of mind reminded me to do something I've kept forgetting to do for 2 weeks now!! Thanks!
The struggle to not interrupt is real. And oversharing. And god forbid I've had a glass of wine, because then it's all gloves off. Being late to nearly every job I've had has got me into trouble over the years. Not being able to say how long a piece of work will take me, and then over delivering. I don't work in an office anymore, but I used to feel really conscious about having to get out of my chair so frequently, because I couldn't sit still. Each trip to the kitchen or the bathroom would feel like the walk of shame. The flipside is that when I finally got in the zone, I could sit there for a solid two-plus hours. But, if anyone interrupted me, I was done.
*The "losing your train of thought mid-sentence" (forgetting what you were going to say, forgetting words, forgetting basically anything) is peak ADHD form in peri- and full-on menopause, too
I’ve been told that it can worsen with menopause
Realize/recognize bosses that make you angry on purpose to get immediate boost in energy to task. Seek another emotional response and apply it to your efforts at work. A good tactic is to immediately accept errors and enact counter measures for yourself to control the environment.
Yep I definitely agree with this! Avoid engaging in a back and forth
Oh my..on a recent holiday with a girlfriend who has been diagnosed in her mid60s, she told me that I was CLEARLY also adhd - I'm 60. Since then, Ive been trying to get a handle on the possibilities and, just reading this, ALL of these are relatable. Your point about 'out of sight out of mind' prompted me to message a person that I'd forgotten sent a message 3days back..I then went down a wormhole and forgot I was reading this...🤣🤣🤣, gotta laugh- at least I understand myself better now 🤷🙄☺️
Haha! I’m glad this has been helpful and eye opening! I have lots of posts you can go down the rabbit hole on
I must know #10! I have every single one of these. My ADHD was a rule-out but I know I have it. It’s so incredibly obvious.
Haha maybe one day! It’s too embarrassing to write! Glad you can relate
I was just talking about this with someone recently -when there is a conversation happening and I don't want to interrupt I've sort of trained myself to not. But then I usually forget what I was going to say. oh well sometimes it comes back to me, sometimes not.
Yeah me too! Some times it’s just better to not come across as disruptive even if we end up forgetting the point
Oh man! Can relate to all of these, and it was very soothing to read and remember I'm not alone. Also, the point about out of sight out of mind reminded me to do something I've kept forgetting to do for 2 weeks now!! Thanks!
Aww I’m glad because this is how I wanted people to feel! And that’s a win it’s reminded you to do something! Have a great week
The struggle to not interrupt is real. And oversharing. And god forbid I've had a glass of wine, because then it's all gloves off. Being late to nearly every job I've had has got me into trouble over the years. Not being able to say how long a piece of work will take me, and then over delivering. I don't work in an office anymore, but I used to feel really conscious about having to get out of my chair so frequently, because I couldn't sit still. Each trip to the kitchen or the bathroom would feel like the walk of shame. The flipside is that when I finally got in the zone, I could sit there for a solid two-plus hours. But, if anyone interrupted me, I was done.
where did you get your diagnosis please?
In the UK under the NHS via NHS practice by a psychiatrist
I had that issue in school; I was super restless. I've had to speak to my brain and guide it to focus on every word a person is saying which helped