I've tried to type a thread twice, my internet keeps cutting out and deleting it all. I don't have the patience to type again in MS word!
Can anyone share what it is like for them to live with ADHD as an adult? I have long suspected that I show signs of this but have had it passed off as other things (anxiety mostly). Long story short, I can't focus for very long, I can't sit still/relax, I pick my thumbs when forced to be still, I zone out of conversations and just feel like an outsider generally. I have a small circle of friends similar to me but find any other socialising exhausting. Certain sounds and experiences put me on edge (the worse one being my kids coughing, it makes me want to tear my hair out). I feel better when I exercise, don't drink alcohol and talk about my difficulties with people who understand. I often resort to 'bad' coping strategies such as overreating, drinking alcohol and generally just not taking care of myself when struggling with things. Any minor rejection or criticism knocks me out for days.
Can anyone relate? I'm just a bit tired of it all and want to know how other people manage things when they're tough.
Thanks :)