What was this thread about?....oh yeah ADHD...support group? 😅

Hello 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...
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 arsehole 😅
 
I know it messes with my self confidence big time. It’s just in screwing up everyday tasks, or putting off what I need to do for something fun. Even putting off something fun for whatever is more fun or stimulating. And sometimes it’s just sleep.

Then I beat myself up for not getting things done.
 
I know it messes with my self confidence big time. It’s just in screwing up everyday tasks, or putting off what I need to do for something fun. Even putting off something fun for whatever is more fun or stimulating. And sometimes it’s just sleep.

Then I beat myself up for not getting things done.
I struggled with this for so long and am still struggling with it, and one this that has helped me are lists and I absolutely hate lists. But it does help prioritize things and it bugs me if I keep seeing things that arnt done so it helps me to push my self to get them done. And it may not help with you but just somthing that helps me!
 
Hello 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...
In my case I became more self conscious about my body as I got older. ADHD may be part of the reason, but I think it’s also a bit of midlife crises mixed in.
 
@Diosax CHADD is an awful attempt at an acronym for “Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder”
Honestly i clicked around to try to find it and i didn't. But also was being funny when i said idk who this chadd dude is lol
Nah. We are all our worst critics. You’re a handsome fella.
I agree w this! You're a good looking dude db!
Works for me. *wiggles  butt*
Fixed it for you
 
Honestly i clicked around to try to find it and i didn't. But also was being funny when i said idk who this chadd dude is lol

I agree w this! You're a good looking dude db!

Fixed it for you
Thank you so very much @Diosax ! I appreciate the affirmation! You are so sweet! ❤️
 
Back
Top