ADHD masking in conversations is something I’m actively trying to stop😅 #shorts #adhd

[bethanymason]

Real, a successful conversation without any awkwardness or confusion is a rare event

[cospaws]

And it was like a two minute conversation at the drive through 😂

[twinrovasheikah]

Rarely happens for me, the aftermath of interactions usually ends up with me questioning everything i did and said and how i may have embarrassed myself or been too boring. 😂

[troisquarts]

1-2-3-4 glance away 1-2-3-4 smile a bit more 1-2-3-4 nod like I get their point. Keep the rhythm!

[adamheat-redw]

Bahahahah
I feel like I won or lost a sports game everytime I interact with a person.

[Gesteppie]

Gotta stop people pleasing and learn to respect yourself ❤ when you be honest with yourself, you'll attract those who want to be near you for you, not because they want to use you.

[petrapewpew]

The temporary relief I feel when I've coherently explained myself without veering into territory

[fabulousk]

I love when I nail a good conversation. Doesn’t happen *too* too often.

[screw_it_why_not]

I will prepare for conversations by going through it in my head and thinking of all the stuff someone will say and thinking of what my responses would be

[AngeliqueStevens]

I got a little carried away at the fair and I think I agreed to join the tractor club. 🤣 I was scoring at conversation and people were laughing at my jokes!

[mlopez]

I was a shift leader at a restaurant, and every time a customer came up to ask for something or need help with something, and if i was able to have the information and able to say it all out in one go and they give me a normal response back and what I said was good enough for them to walk away, would make me take such a deep breath after I would turn around to walk away.

[semieschmidt]

😂😂😂😂😂 It's something I'm finally trying to learn more! I'm 26 and just started doing it mindfully. Why? Because I'm sick of people misjudging me and misunderstandings. I want to be someone people enjoy to be with. Of course not everyone will like me but with the one I like, I want to try to make them feel good. Of course without disrespecting my needs and by allowing myself to make mistakes ❤

[MelisaOnTV]

Laughing at AND understanding the jokes?! Dang that's amazing!

[stellar__stevie]

Having to go out and be social at a family get together or going to get groceries and having to speak with the cashier is tough asf. But having it go well and it being surprisingly pleasant is such a mood booster, it makes me feel like I’ve finally done smth right and I’m not a total failure or a lost cause after all lol
It’s the little things these days like seemingly meaningless small talk that reminds myself I’m still learning and I’ll never be perfect and recovery is a journey, not a destination

[thedogfamily]

Now it's time for a two hour nap!

[Katinahat]

It’s so rare which makes it so rewarding when it happens

[TBAnimations]

This might be the most accurate description of my life ive ever seen

[amberknighten]

This is SO ME!!! I get so excited when I'm able to talk to someone and they listen and it's not awkward!!! It's difficult to talk to people and feel comfortable!❤

[bookandchoirgirlie]

MORE PASSION MORE PASSION MORE ENERGY!!! (me all the time, haven’t been diagnosed tho)

[TheJollyBlobster]

I decided to unmask at work and now I'm the comic relief and whenever start a conversation or say "can I ask you something" my colleagues go "ohhh oookaaayyy here we goooo 😄🤭" like I'm about to say something super goofy. Like, no one takes me seriously