Do you get anxious about attention from really inconsequential stuff? (lemmy.one)

submitted 1 year ago by just_squanch_it@lemmy.one to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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Hello, I am new here.

I am undiagnosed but have been essentially told by my therapist yeah you probably have ADHD, and suggested possibly being on the spectrum too. So I thought maybe this could be a good place to explore this issue I've noticed recently.

I mean stuff like personal appearance? It's fine, nobody will say anything negative and I know that, but thinking about changing my beard style or removing it all together or I'm a little bored with some of my clothing. But thinking about doing something about it, I just know everyone will have to address it and ask the same questions or make the same comments about it and, I don't know, like feel mentally exhausted just thinking about it.

Does anyone else experience this? It feels incredibly silly and annoying.

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[-] RIP_Cheems@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

The reason your depression might be down is because adhd and depression medications both use a chemical called dopamine. Also fun fact, 20-30% of people with adhd also have major depression. As for you confidence, just stop think to much about it and just do what's comfortable, it's not that big a deal and it shouldn't stress you out.

[-] just_squanch_it@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago

The meds I've got are focused on depression. I've known I was depressed longer than I've know I had adhd, and now I understand that's probably why I was depressed.

My Dr told me that the way they usually go at these things is start with depressive or anxious symptoms first to see if it is adhd caused or not. Pretty sure it is at this point but still. I got on a combo that, Holy shit this is the longest I've been not depressed for as long as I can remember! It's fucking insane! Like, is this how other people have felt the whole time?!

I am trying to just get out there, but shit is difficult man...

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