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ADHD Misconceptions (Patreon)

Published:
2019-08-07 14:21:23
Imported:
2021-08

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People can’t always spot ADHD because they think it’s just one thing— when in reality, that’s only a fraction of how it can present itself. The stereotype can be harmful because it often makes it difficult for some people (introverted older women, for example) to get diagnosed.


This is NOT finished yet, but wanted to float the concept here to see what you all think! Trying to be better about not letting my perfectionistic tendencies keep me from posting what I’m working on :)

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Anonymous

Great idea, well expressed!

Anonymous

Feel seen as an introverted, black woman who was diagnosed in her late 20s.

Anonymous

Introvert, woman, diagnosed at 51 years old ... I LOVE this. The only thing I don’t totally identify with (otherwise everything is SPOT ON) is that I no longer think of the way I regulate attention as a “problem” or a “difficulty.” Of course, I have made dramatic changes to my life and have given up a marriage and financial stability in order to opt-out of the late-capitalist industrial economy, so I don’t gave constraints like a traditional job that impose the need to a specific type of socially acceptable attention regulation. So I am definitely probably an out-lyer here. But I do think this notion that there is one “right” way to regulate our attention is very socially constructed. My life and my work almost exclusive revolves around creative projects now, and in that realm, I find that my brain regulates my attention kind of perfectly, as long as I let go of shame about now using my time or caring about productivity the way I’m “supposed to.”

danidonovan
>>25529250

Love it! I think for me specifically, regulating attention also includes losing track of time. Getting hyper-focused on what I’m doing, or losing focus on what I was trying to accomplish because I got sidetracked (trying to clean my room and finding a box of old cards and reading through them all because it seems REALLY important, but now it’s late and i don’t finish cleaning... and don’t go back to finish). Everything seeming of equal importance is often why I can’t get things done (or started) and kicks me in the butt even when at home... or trying to focus long enough to make comics 😉

Anonymous

Yeah, I get that. I’ve just stopped beating myself up for the messy room, and have started prioritizing my enjoyment in finding the box of cards. I get so much more real creative work done (for me it’s writing and painting) now that I’ve stopped feeling ashamed about ... well, anything really! It’s ironic and counter-intuitive, but my attention seems to find its way to the things that matter eventually, now that I don’t judge myself :-) Oh, also, one of the biggest mind-shifts for me has been the realization that my attentional/productivity cycles are not 24 hours, but more like 72 *at the least* and more often I need to look at cycles of a week or even two to really see how creative and productive I’ve been. If I judge myself by any given 24 hour cycle, I’m going to feel like a failure probably 80% of the time.

Anonymous

I love it too, Introverted woman diagnosed at 62 who can pay attention when it is necessary, overwhelmed with anxiety at other times. Has achieved an enormous amount through sheer determination and over-functioning and camouflaging desperate anxiety at not inconsiderable cost.

Anonymous

This is great, and I say that as an introverted male who got diagnosed at age 45 :)

Anonymous

~~School~~; Work/Relationships ܍ 🧐😏

Anonymous

Also, not sure what else you want to do on it, it looks finished to me: simple, easy to read, very clean (as all your work is). Is it better to add to this or work up a companion piece? Just throwing it out there, from someone who used to overcomplicate things and has finally broke that habit (mostly :)

Anonymous

Hi, 63, bloke, retired at 57 to get away from stereotypes. All works for me. I want to add that, for me, the core of this comic is the phrase, "Has difficulty regulating attention". That’s good enough, although most of us probably read that with an addition: — "..... in a way that fits in with (most) others socially and in the workplace". So, I was definitely able to hold down responsible jobs. It was just so tiring understanding (most) others’ emotions towards me and reigning in my ideation, random thought-flitting and prevarication. Over a project cycle, I was usually more productive, creative and more rapidly achieved the outcome than those around me - so I kept my jobs. But, my workflows were not generally appreciated by (most) others. All because, I had difficulty regulating my attention.

Anonymous

This is wonderful! Thank you :)

Anonymous
>>25530037

Oh, also, I love this. I always assume that it's known I love these comics/graphics. Thx! :D

Anonymous

Yeah. I was 16 when I got diagnosed, not as old as some, but I had been referred by my college teacher and was preparing my applications for university at the time. I tried to read up on my disorder and what I could do, but it was at best "do you have problems playing nicely with other children? you have a special disorder which your mum and dad will be able to explain" or at worst, and this was 99% of the material, "how do you manage/handle your adhd child"

Anonymous

I was in my 60s when first diagnosed--and then suddenly a lot of things made sense. I'm 71 now, and still learning how to deal with the world, both internally and externally. I love the graphics.

Anonymous

Love it! (I’m 52, diagnosed a couple years ago and a lot of things made more sense. I would do one of your colorful cross outs over attention and put “emotions” as another hallmark of this feature we share.