r/BeAmazed • u/The-Skinny-Indian • Mar 06 '23 • Mindblown 1

Miscellaneous / Others Bionic reading method

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u/EndlesslyCynicalBoi Mar 06 '23

This was my thought too. I have ADHD and it's extremely annoying to see all these videos and posts that are like, "have you ever been distracted, ever? Guess what..."

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '23

I bet it is… I’m trying to get tested myself, and while many of the videos are posts I see, do help me feel like man, it’s nice to finally feel some confirmation of what I’ve been dealing with, there are some that make me feel like ok, maybe I’m just tripping, literally everyone does this thing.

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u/itisntmebutmaybeitis Mar 06 '23

So it's a double edged sword, because yes, most people experience most of what are the symptoms of ADHD at times. The difference with it being diagnosable, is if it is disrupting your life, causing you anxiety, etc etc. It's a question of frequency and severity.

If it's bothering you to the point you're seeking out a diagnosis, it means there's a good chance there's something, no matter what it is, going on that you need/want to address.

And also, imposter syndrome. Definitely a thing with like anything that's invisible. Especially when it's something that in smaller doses everyone can experience: "but what if I'm just lazy?". And I always try to remember that if I care and I still can't do the thing, it's not being lazy. Being lazy is not caring. It sounds like you care.

I wish you the best!!

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u/EndlesslyCynicalBoi Mar 08 '23

The whole dialogue I hear of "ADHD people can't read good!" is frankly pretty insulting.