AUDHD

C'est quoi être AUDHD... pour moi?

C'est avoir besoin de routine... mais aussi de nouveauté.

C'est manger les mêmes toasts au beurre d'arachide chaque matin, mais presque jamais le même souper.

C'est connaître beaucoup de gens, mais n'avoir qu'une ou deux personnes en qui j'ai vraiment confiance.

C'est avoir des intérêts tellement intenses que je peux parler d'un sujet ou d'une série pendant des heures. En ce moment? Shameless. 😂

Résultat? J'apprends des nouveaux mots et des expressions qui restent dans ma tête :

« tafioles »

« mioches »

« il t'a mise en cloque »

« on s'est rafistolés »

Et évidemment : « Personne ne baise avec les Gallagher! » – Fiona 🤣

Mon cerveau adore apprendre, faire des liens et emmagasiner des détails qui peuvent sembler complètement inutiles... jusqu'à ce qu'ils ressortent au bon moment.

L'AUDHD, pour moi, c'est vivre avec des contradictions. Et avec le temps, j'apprends à les accepter plutôt qu'à les combattre.

Je parle de mon expérience. Chaque personne AUDHD est différente.

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... Read moreLiving with AUDHD is a complex and unique experience that blends the desire for stability with a hunger for newness. From my experience, having a consistent routine, like eating the same peanut butter toast every morning, provides comfort and structure that helps me navigate daily life. However, that routine coexists with the need for variety, especially with meals or intellectual stimulation, or else boredom can quickly become overwhelming. One of the defining traits of AUDHD for me is how it shapes social connections. I might know many people casually, but deep trust is reserved for a very small circle. This selective closeness helps mitigate social exhaustion and maintain emotional balance. When it comes to interests, AUDHD sparks intense focus. I can dive deeply into a TV show or subject, like currently with "Shameless," discussing it for hours and picking up unique expressions and slang that enrich my language and social interactions. It’s this love for learning and connecting seemingly random details that gives my mind constant engagement. The contradictions inherent in AUDHD—needing both routine and novelty, craving social connection yet preferring a small trusted circle—can be confusing at first. But acknowledging and accepting these contradictions rather than fighting them has empowered me to live more authentically. Everyone’s experience with AUDHD is different, but sharing these nuances helps break down misconceptions and offer understanding. For anyone navigating AUDHD, creating predictable rituals alongside opportunities for fresh experiences can be a helpful strategy. Finding trusted individuals to share your interests and struggles with can also alleviate feelings of isolation. Most importantly, embracing the unique cognitive and emotional landscape of AUDHD allows growth and self-compassion, turning what once felt like contradictions into complementary parts of a whole self.