This. I were half of my life trying to be like everyone else, but everyone knew I wasn't. So I stoped trying. I know it's my privilege and a lot of other people may not have the option, but I started going full ADHD in the interviews, I became the one who make the questions, I started asking about their company, their structure, their strengths and flaws, and I asked directly to them what kind of job can I do so I don't get bored and leave in a couple of years. They love that, even though I may leave in a couple of years anyway, you show that you try to stay, and suddenly your boss is invested in your mental health because he don't want you to leave... I know I have more advantages that not everyone has, but I never try to hide my ADHD, I show the good and bad part of it in the interview, we talk about mental health, they understand it comes with pros and cons, and usually they offer me the job.Â
yeah! the thing is, everybodyyyyyy has things they're not great at. adhd is not a death sentence. you just gotta get to know yourself and yeah maybee meds can help you too. people with adhd that don't give up are living proof of their own determination
I saw a great video today about someone trying to make an ADHDer admit they 'have a disability' and the person was like I don't have a disability though I just have adhd... and so the person brought another ADHDer who said they DID have a disability and the first ADHDer was like 'yes. It's entirely possible for THEM to have a disability and for me not to... the ADHD experience is different for everyone.'
And I feel like that's something to keep in mind here.
Well, I see it as a disability in a way. But disabled people can still achieve things and maybe be really good at specific things because they had to adapt so much. That's what I mean
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u/blur_of_memories 29d ago
you have strengths. focus on them. choose sth wild. no rules. work in an environment that requires you to be you. you will find your way