I Have ADHD. Here Are Some Memes.
1/8/20
My parents and I have known I’ve had ADD (now considered a subtype of ADHD) since I was a child, but I never understood that it meant I was neurodiverse until recent years - particularly last year, as I began following people like Pete Wharmby, Dani Donovan, Myk, and Pina (ADHD Alien).
For years growing up, I thought there were only two options, “normal” (not really, though) and “weird,” and I thought ADHD/ADD was a “quirky, but acceptable” kind of “normal” - internalizing ableism, and downplaying my own needs and differences - but I know now that’s just not true.
As I’ve learned more about others’ neurodiveristy, and neurodiversity in general, I’ve also learned more about myself.
It’s not quite as spiritual as being reborn entirely, but it’s like rediscovering yourself.
I’m running a poll on Twitter right now to see what/who neurodivergent people trust more when it comes to learning about neurodiversity:
(Click to vote and/or check the results!)
I personally trust neurodivergent people’s lived experience more, especially when it comes to learning about neurotypes I don’t have, and perspectives I don’t share. So, without further ado…
Here are my Favorite Infographics and Memes about ADHD:
For me, it’s Harry Potter trivia and weird scientific facts.
And I mean never.
I most commonly experience moods 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, personally.
DO SOMETHING DO SOMETHING DO SOMETHING
Executive dysfunction is the reason why I have four hour “mornings.”
Good hack!
I have no idea how to explain it to my mom, which is why I went to Pinterest looking for memes to explain it for me, which is how I found this. Sometimes drifting on the Internet actually helps!
“Buttons” is how Pina refers to the amount of energy dedicated to the effort (physical and mental) of doing The Things.
Sometimes I forget how old my sister is.
why am i drifting around on Pinterest instead of working on my pitch doc or my Econ homework or - I NEED TO CLEAN MY OFFICE! - and my room! - and wait, i just heard the twitter ding, i gotta go lo—
Sometimes I have those Golden Days, and I feel really good about having done so much, and then I feel guilty knowing it’s rare for me.
Part 2.
Part 3. Executive dysfunction is real. ADHD is real and a struggle and a superpower and a nothing, np-big-deal thing. We’re people. Who sometimes may need a bit of help.
I do this ALL the TIME.
“Wow, I like your hair!” “Wha? - oh, thanks!” “…”
Aw, look! Puppies! 😍😂🤣
(Art by Pina - @ADHD_Alien on Twitter, ADHD-ALIEN.com - and Dani - @danidonovan on Twitter.) My favorite infographics and memes mostly cover productivity, because that’s what I’m trying to work on in my own life. I hope you enjoyed them!
Z
