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Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

JynxModerator

Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Hey all! I decided to kick start a sweet little space for us to gather and talk ADHD!!

You can read the Topic Tuesday discussion (at which I was a guest) here.

Some of my go to resources:

ADDitude - Online Magazine/resource for all things ADHD

Three Pillars - My preference for explaining the experience of ADHD without relying on the DSM-V (scroll to bottom and work your way up the list)

How to ADHD - A Youtube channel with tips, tricks, strategies, how to guides, life hacks, you name it

Russel Barkley - a world renowned psychiatrist who has been at the forefront of research into ADHD, its neurochemical markers, and its impacts on daily experience, particularly in regards to executive dysfunction. The link is to an hour-long video aimed at parents of kids with ADHD. He also has one for adults with ADHD (with actionable tips!).

This is a space to talk about your experiences, struggles, strategies, and just an all-round safe spot to be a big pile of chaotic energy right here!!

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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@greenspace

My son 3 in double jointed big time @RiverSeal

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greenspaceSenior Contributor

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thank you, @RiverSeal 🙂

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greenspaceSenior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

that's interesting @Shaz51

there's a lot of overlap between people who are double-jointed or have hypermobile joint syndrome and people who are neurodivergent, particularly ADHD & autism.

bendy mind, bendy body 😆

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Ha ha @greenspace

Step son 3 always has fun with his adhd

@RiverSeal , @Jynx

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PaperdaisySenior Contributor

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I had no idea @greenspace haha interesting! Bendy mind bendy body 🤣 love it!

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GlistenSenior Contributor

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@greenspace My Life in a Timeline of Statements

“I’ve never heard of ADHD. If only I knew this 20 years ago.”

”HRT! Why didn’t I start taking this 10 years ago?”

”Narcissistic Personality Disorder! I wish I had read about this 14 years ago.”

”Narcissist Abuse Syndrome! Now I know.”

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greenspaceSenior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

@Glisten If only we'd known, hey

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JynxModerator

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Hey everyone! @greenspace @Glisten @Shaz51 @Neuro_Spicy

So just on the bendy mind bendy body bit (love this phrasing btw), there's a condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) which has a high rate of comorbidity with neurodiversity! (Source here). It affects the body's connective tissues.

A lot of my neurospicy friends also have elements of EDS, as do I - though I've never been formally diagnosed, and my symptoms are pretty mild. But the hypermobility, soft/stretchy skin, and being easily bruised all point in that direction so it could be worth getting checked out for anyone who experiences similar. Apparently stretching is super helpful, like yoga and stuff, especially as we get older and there's less collagen produced by the body.

Also re: menstruation, I think it can be helpful to talk to your doc about upping your meds dosage around that time, that's what mine recommended. I think it might depend on what meds you take though so best to speak to doc/pdoc beforehand. I know I get extra frizzle frazzled around that time and it's so easy for all my silly adulting tasks to get the better of me. Especially when I'm having cravings for extra food, but keep forgetting/not having enough dopamine to do the dishes 😅

Hope everyone is having a spiffy Monday 😊

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Hey @Jynx my great nephew has EDS and he has had surgery 💙

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JynxModerator

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Wow didn't know there was surgery for EDS @Shaz51 hope it was helpful for him 😊

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