I realize that this is just a vent post about living with ADHD, but it contains so many untruths that I have to clean up with it.
People with ADHD aren't lazy. If we were lazy, we'd be having fun. But we aren't having fun. We have a different brain structure and neurotransmitter levels that make it difficult to muster up motivation for things and to concentrate on things. This includes things that are supposed to be fun or relaxing. So we're actually worse at being lazy than the average neurotypical.
We aren't inconsiderate either. In fact, we're often overly considerate to the point we develop rejection sensitivity or social anxiety. Parents, teachers, colleagues force us to adapt to their ways of doing things. We have to mask constantly. It's exhausting as hell.
And we don't have to be fuckups. We can finish an education, hold down a job, have healthy relationships, and lead happy and fulfilling lives. But we do need therapy, possibly medication, and most importantly, acceptance and support from the people around us and society as a whole.
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