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The crushing weight (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago by the_artic_one@programming.dev to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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[-] tdawg@lemmy.world 31 points 1 year ago

I wonder how many people get diagnosed with anxiety before anyone in their lives realize they have ADHD

[-] miss_brainfart@lemmy.ml 19 points 1 year ago

Probably not even that many, since they're all told to suck it up and push through

[-] tdawg@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Sure but like people go to the doctor. During a regular checkup at a new primary they had me fill out a mental health form. Based on my results they ended up putting me down for generalized anxiety. I wasn't there for that, I was there for eczema

[-] Bipta@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Bingo.

[-] Tolstoshev@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

I’m starting to wonder if anxiety is the primary issue. Being in constant fight or flight mode might be a big part of ADHD.

[-] objectionist@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

i got diagnosed with anxiety a little while ago, and wouldn't be slightly surprised if i actually had ADHD the whole time. i haven't had a proper panic attack in probably over three years.

[-] tdawg@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Most adults with ADHD go their entire lives without a diagnosis. They develop coping mechanisms without realizing that's what they are. Anxiety and depression are both comorbid with ADHD (meaning they pair up rather frequently). If you think you might have ADHD there's a really good talk by Dr.Barkley on YouTube. He's one of the leading experts in the field and he goes over common problems and coping mechanisms. The video is called Essential Ideas for Parents. If you resonate even a little bit with it I highly recommend seeking a proper diagnosis

[-] Leilys@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago

I can relate to anxiety as a coping mechanism for undiagnosed ADHD. I can have sudden flares of panic if my mind wanders onto random topics and suddenly I'm wondering if I've left x at home or forgotten to lock my car door (I forgot a couple times...). I also do pat downs of my pockets and rummage through my bag to ensure something is where they're meant to be.