r/adhdwomen • u/taypeepy • 20h ago
Rant/Vent Don’t let society make you crazy!!
Hello Women and Folks,
First off, you’re absolutely incredible. Secondly, remember that our existence and life experience is how WE make it. You don’t need to fit into a box to be worthy. You’re already so deserving. Give yourself a break.
LOVE YOURSELF. EMBRACE YOURSELF.
Maybe it is annoying forgetting to do things and having analysis paralysis, but that doesn’t mean you’re less lovable or worthy. We all fuck up. We all make mistakes. BUT WE ARE ALL WORTHY!!
I’m 33 and have been diagnosed since I was 6 years old. Then diagnosed twice after. Life is hard. Being in this money driven society is hard. But we’re special. Literally. Our brains work harder than neurotypical people. And most of us are much more intelligent than they are.
And if you’re having a difficult time, you’re not alone. I’ve had burnout so badly that I wasn’t able to even shower daily. I’ve spent days crying about myself and why I’m not able to get “better”. And I’ve realized… there is no better. I’m already enough. I’m already doing what I need to.
Just be gentle with yourselves. You’re all more than this diagnosis.
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u/Psychological_Owl881 19h ago
How was being diagnosed early? I was diagnosed in my mid 20’s and often wonder what life would have been like if I had answers earlier. Not that it would have been easier, but I would have had answers maybe?
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u/taypeepy 19h ago
Honestly, I think people know so much more now about the disease than they did 25 years ago. I was never in any position to level up in school. And lots of childhood neglect/abuse. Unfortunately. So, it didn’t do much for me.
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u/Psychological_Owl881 19h ago
That’s such a good point. I didn’t even think about how little they knew back then. I’m 35 so we’re probably in similar boats.
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u/taypeepy 18h ago
Yeah! It’s been fascinating and eye opening to realize what’s been going on in my noggin. I’m not broken, I’m just different.
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u/Psychological_Owl881 18h ago
Exactly! Every time I learn something new I’m like, “ohhh that’s why I did that or acted that way”. Not an excuse, but definitely helps explain!
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