Dear ADHD,
I got diagnosed with ADHD and Anxiety only a few months ago, but honestly, it’s been a long 18 years of me figuring things out. I’ve spent all this time navigating life with a little extra chaos in my brain, but I’m starting to understand it a lot more now.
Me in a cute little ADHD box:
Hyper-focused on the things I care about
Rejection Sensitive Disorder
Emotional dysregulation
A knack for checklists
Occasionally lose my keys/wallet/earrings
Very consistent
Very on-time
Very efficient
Nervous
Joyful
Did I say hyperfocused?
It’s a lot. And I know it sounds like a jumble, but this is just me. It’s been a journey, learning how to balance everything and not get completely overwhelmed. I can dive deep into something I care about, but at times, focusing feels impossible.
Sometimes, I try so hard to be open to feedback and corrections, but my emotions can feel like they far exceed a normal response. I get dejected and disappointed, even when the feedback is constructive. It’s something I’m learning to handle. Despite the tears (and let’s be honest, there are plenty), I still push myself to improve. Every single time.
I’ve learned that while I can’t change my brain chemistry, I can change my patterns and my responses. ADHD doesn’t mean I’m incapable — it doesn’t mean I can’t be great at what I do or be intelligent or a leader, because I am. I just need a little extra grace sometimes. And that’s okay. I’m still learning to navigate my emotions, and I’m still learning to show up as my best self, even when it feels tough.
ADHD, you’re not the boss of me 🙂
Signing off,
Edidiong
Creating My Autobiography 