As an AuDHD person, the college dropout story is relatable to me, except for the YouTube career success. I grew up in a madhouse during my traumatic childhood, and going to college free from my backwards, overprotective, overly strict parents was essentially like falling off a cliff. I was already burnt out during my last year of high school, and I was too excited with the freedom and ended up wasting time playing video games and skipping classes regularly because I had little energy to function as an adult. I still struggle with burnout to this day due to being an overworked IT contractor for years.

  • SnowySkyes
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    6 months ago

    I really should just go get diagnosed. I don't know why I've been sitting on it all these years. I have been pretty sure that I've had ADHD for over a decade now.

    • ReadFanon [any, any]M
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      6 months ago

      This is too relatable lol

      "I'm pretty sure I have the chronic procrastination disorder but I don't know why I've spent so much time procrastinating about seeking a diagnosis for it."

      (I say this with genuine solidarity btw - no malice intended.)

      • SnowySkyes
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        6 months ago

        I'm not gonna lie, I didn't actually do that on purpose. I also procrastinated making this response for no reason whatsoever. I really should get help.

    • fanbois [he/him]
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      6 months ago

      Write that sentence down. Then read it again.

      And then grab someone you trust and make them help you find a psychiatrist. It involves lists and calling and waiting and planning and appointments, aka all the things you are probably terrible at. So get help if possible.