Lindi37
In the shadows
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I don’t believe compliments. Somehow negative things are etched into my psyche far more quickly than positives. The body dysmorphia definitely isn’t limited to ADHD but is common for people with ADHD. The RSD, aids our brains in confirming what we’ve ‘always known’ which in my case is fat, ugly, undesirable… you get the message. Now, logically, I know I’m not completely disgusting, but my brain is an arseholeHello hello!!... Let's talk about body image/confidence and ADHD
I was in another thread and I asked if feeling negatively about one's body was an ADHD symptom, or if ADHD exacerbates low confidence/dislike in one's body etc etc. As you all very well know because I won't shut up about it, I go to therapy and self esteem has been a subject throughout and now that I know I have ADHD I think about it through that lens
Someone else said:
And ... Maybe it's obvious but since I'm "newly" diagnosed I'm fascinated by all the little things I learn!
I obviously went to google because what better way to avoid actual work than to go on a google search about this stuff and found this Idk who this CHADD is and I didn't read the whole thing but what I read seem interesting and accurate.
I would love to read your thoughts on this! How was ADHD affect your body image, self esteem, confidence, your relationship with yourself, your relationships with others etc etc.
Ok back to work...