Hyperfixation, dopamine chasing as related to focus, hyperactivity both mentally and physically, and rejection sensitivity disorder feeling different than my anxiety
One theory that I am a proponent of that I learned in college (for an abnormal psych undergrad degree) is that the depression and anxiety of ADHD are symptoms of CPTSD from experiencing life as someone with ADHD
Also I got diagnosed because of a teacher at a very young age making my mom get me tested, so I did not choose to get diagnosed, but these are things that help me with imposter syndrome as an adult
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For anyone diagnosed with ADHD: what were the main symptoms that made you think it was something other than depression and anxiety?
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