I was told as a child that I didn't have ADHD because I was able to sit quietly and read for long periods of time. I was only able to read for long periods if it was a fantasy novel. Now, in my 40s, my doctor was amazed I'd never been diagnosed as, according to them, I'm "textbook."

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 22 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Did "long periods of time" define itself as "it was daylight last i looked up from my book" hyperfocus? That's what it was for me 😜

[–] Suck_on_my_Presence@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The "I just read a 500 page book in one sitting and now I feel empty inside, like a deflated balloon. I should maybe eat." hyperfocus has always been my style.

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 day ago

Por que no los dos?

Leg cramps usually hit me if i don't eat for long enough, doesn't necessarily stop the hyperfocus tho

[–] Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 21 points 2 days ago

Also in my 40's and recently diagnosed. I filled out a questionnaire, and the doc asked a few surface-level questions, then proceeded to describe my entire childhood-young adult life. He was not wrong on any detail.

[–] justme@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 days ago

I feel you