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submitted 1 month ago by python@programming.dev to c/adhd@lemmy.world

I'm getting tested in a bit over two weeks and today was the pre-exam via video call.

The assistant dude that did the interview asked how fiddly/hyperactive I see myself as, and I was like "eh, a bit but not that far above average" Apparently I had been rotating back and forth in my desk chair for the entirety of the preceding 10 mins, which he did point out :|

Apparently it's also not called "Girl math", but "Impulsive over-spending". SMH my head

On an upside though, he also owns reptiles and was happy to indulge an unreasonable amount of questions about his chameleon!!

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[-] LogicalDrivel@sopuli.xyz 29 points 1 month ago

Ive been called out on the fidgeting thing a couple times. Mostly people asking if i had too much coffee this morning which then i realize both my legs are bouncing a mile a minute and im drumming the desk like a madman. Internally though i was fine, didnt even realize i was doing it. Anyway, good luck with your testing!

[-] ghost_towels@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 month ago

I know I fidget, but always have a paper clip or something to mess with off screen or in my pocket. It wasn’t until I watched the recording of a talk I gave to high school students about our program, that it really hit home. Throughout my half hour talk the back of my chair (which is quite high) can be seen swinging from one side to another behind me. It’s green too so pretty distracting!

[-] meneervana@lemm.ee 5 points 1 month ago

Oof that is so annoying when people just call you out like that... 😅

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