Does this sound like adhd?

[rainbowbaby2]

I've written a list of my symptoms to take to the doctor, but for those of you who are familiar with adhd. Does this sound like it? I've suffered my whole life and always just thought/was told I was lazy.
As I've become a parent and now pregnant again, it seems really heightened. I'm really struggling currently and it doesn't just feel like hormones.

Sorry no one has replied to you yet. Not sure about ADHD as I don’t have much experience, but has it occurred to you that maybe you could also be autistic. My son is recently diagnosed and the sleep, meltdown, overwhelm, social battery problems are all things that are related to autism according to the reading I’ve been doing whilst trying to get an understanding for him.

It sounds like you're really going through a tough time, especially with everything heightened during pregnancy. Some of what you're experiencing, like feeling overwhelmed, struggling to focus, and getting lost in hobbies, can happen with ADHD, but it's great you're reaching out for help. You're not alone in feeling this way, and getting clarity from a doctor can really help you feel more in control. It’s not about being lazy what you're dealing with is real, and you deserve support and understanding.

I agree with @Emilyjhon

do you know what you want the outcome of the GP appointment to be?

I think GP appointment is some clarity on what’s going on

I agree with PPs. It's hard to say. Why do you think you have ADHD and not autism?

Thanks for the replies, @dizzydizzydizzy I guess the reason I haven't thought about autism in too much detail is because I'm polar opposite to my sister who is pretty much mute/doesn't leave the house really.
Then again, it's such a huge spectrum who knows. I've just always seen myself as relatively confident but I do mould myself into different people depending who I'm with.

That makes sense @rainbowbaby2 but with those symptoms it could be autism.

I’m definitely not autistic or have ADHD but can identify with all those things you’ve written since I became a parent.

@Emilyjhon @Iwilladmit
I'm not sure what I want from a gp appt. Maybe to get on the road to finding out if I can get a diagnosis just to help me understand myself more.
I think I would have to try and go privately though if I wanted it anytime soon.
To be honest, I'm putting off going to the doctor as I don't want to waste their time or for them to think I'm being ridiculous. I guess I'm scared they're going to say nothing's going on.

I think these could also be an emotional reaction to childhood trauma. Does that fit with your childhood experiences at all?

What do you want to get out of this? Honestly there is no quick fix to how hellish and overstimulating parenting is. And parenting does push many of us over into illness which then needs treatment. But unfortunately I think this is normal.

@JoanCollected that's really reassuring to know. I guess no one really talks about it!

@JoanCollected I guess just understand myself more and just being able to manage life a bit more.
I just look around me and everyone seems to have it together and I can barely find the strength to shower some days!
The washing for example, I'll be organised and put it in thinking I'm ahead of myself and then once the cycle is finished, sometimes it can be in there for a couple of days. Then I have to put it on again. I just feel like I'm so stuck sometimes and struggle to do daily tasks. I was like this before having a child I'll add.

I mean there definitely is some trauma there but I thought I worked through this in therapy.

@rainbowbaby2
It's understandable to feel hesitant, but seeking clarity on your health is never a waste of time. You deserve support and answers.