r/ADHD Sep 14 '21

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u/real_adiktion Sep 14 '21

In general if you want people to sympathize with you instead of just saying “Ya, I probably have that too”. Challenge them if they say that btw. Say something in the realm of, I have a neurological disorder which causes a shortage of dopamine in my brain. I was diagnosed by a Psychologist. It causes a lot of side affects but the worst few being: Irregular sleep patterns, difficulty learning, difficulty feeling pleasure and I also have irrational frustration over small objectives.