Oh shit, is that a sign of ADHD? This happens to me a lot and it’s really tough to overcome, I end up jumping between tasks to do something else, remember the important scary thing, stare at it for a bit then task bounce again.
Trouble is it’s also a symptom of general burn out, depression or just laziness. ADHD often gets confused with those although it’s categorically different
Idk, my parents and teachers were 100% sure it was laziness for years, they didn’t seem confused about it at all. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed as an adult in college that there was any confusion.
I am not sure if laziness really exists. But there are countless reasons why someone can have this issue. Additional ones are: a physical lack of energy (nutrition deficit, sleep deficit, etc.), decision or option paralysis, problems handling emotions, trauma, …
Oh shit, is that a sign of ADHD? This happens to me a lot and it’s really tough to overcome, I end up jumping between tasks to do something else, remember the important scary thing, stare at it for a bit then task bounce again.
Sign of anxiety, not necessarily ADHD.
Those two pair really well, like canned cheese and strawberry wine.
So it’s certainly a sign of anxiety but not necessarily ADHD? That’s what you said there. It’s not necessarily either.
Which is why the distinction. Just like sniffles are not necessarily a cold and coughing isn’t necessarily covid.
I posted a better answer
They often present together, and definitely have a positive feedback loop between them.
Sign of executive dysfunction, which can arise as the result of ADHD, anxiety, or other disorders.
Trouble is it’s also a symptom of general burn out, depression or just laziness. ADHD often gets confused with those although it’s categorically different
Idk, my parents and teachers were 100% sure it was laziness for years, they didn’t seem confused about it at all. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed as an adult in college that there was any confusion.
Confusingly, confused with and confused by do not mean the same thing
That is confusing
I am not sure if laziness really exists. But there are countless reasons why someone can have this issue. Additional ones are: a physical lack of energy (nutrition deficit, sleep deficit, etc.), decision or option paralysis, problems handling emotions, trauma, …
I’m sorry but laziness definitely exists. This is just going too far.