11/26/13
I will attempt to clarify a few things and offer some advice for those of you reading.
I make a point, to hide it. I really do. And it’s interesting to watch new people react to the difference. I don’t know why I hide it. It’s not exactly a disease, it’s not communicable, and it’s not severe enough to cause me to stand out in a way that other mental disorders do. But I hide it anyway.
My parents can tell when I haven’t taken my medication, and recently my mother has illuminated me on this method. She says, before even asking me, that she can tell because when I am off my medication I am about 6 decibels louder than usual. I found that actually interesting. And upon further investigation, I found it to be true also. My father, who also lives with ADHD, made the interesting observation of forgetting his medication. He explains that whenever he has to question whether or not he took his medication he knows that he hasn’t taken it. Again, I tested this theory, and yet again, was surprised to find it true. (I’ve no bloody idea where I’m going with this, I started writing this an hour ago and I’ve deleted half of it about three times now, and yet again I’m losing interest in writing it)
Adieu. Or at least adieu until I can think of a way to finish this.
Kate
YOU ARE READING
Inside My Mind: An ADHD Journal
HumorIt's a far leap from quirky seventh grader to jaded college student, and almost everything has changed. That said, there is still one universal constant; for me, a little white pill in the morning is the difference between forgetting to wear pants...
