ADHD Life Lesson 13

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Lesson 13

[seaandstone]

This one was a shot to the heart.
I'll be trying this, because I go full hermit-mode unless people make effort.

[bryangriffin]

Well, I started reaching out because I wanted to talk to my grandparents before they died and I used to call my grandparents both families every week and talk to them growing up. We didn’t live around them, but when we went back to visit, we were always welcomed like we never left, so I wanted to extend my love to them in the end so I made a point to call both grandparents every week they couldn’t come to the phone no more because I know time is precious. I’m glad I made the time.

[KarolHofman]

This is me! For years I tried to explain that to my friends. That just because I don't write everyday does not mean I hate them or something. I always valued more face to face meeting

[StuCheeks]

This is one of the biggest reasons I regularly feel guilty. I reached out to a friend recently after going 4 years without seeing each other and while hanging out, it felt like more like only 4 days. That's a good friend.

[pixywings]

This is why I have so very few really good close friends. But the ones who stuck around know who they are and are worth the struggle. 🥰

[bryangriffin]

Yeah, I started practicing this when I was 19. I’ve been practicing this all my life 51 now still living the life.

[chielhoppen]

In addition you could set reminders in your calendar or to-do list to contact those who are important to you. This shows the person that you are trying to keep in touch with them and that it's not only coming from his or her end. This works really wel for me.

[Hokage]

You're making our life better...thanks❤

[magslight]

Ha! If i was vulnerable again with the people that apparently matter they'd destroy me again in my life.

[pamengland]

So accurate. I often share your shorts with people that will relate to how I’ve become more reclusive.

[mimichelle_]

This is the reason I stopped trying to make friends altogether. I already know that I may go off into my own world because I over focus on projects sometimes. I already know I get time blind. I know it makes people feel offended. I don’t want to hurt people’s feelings anymore. Also explaining that I have ADHD is usually not helpful. It sounds like I’m excusing myself for not meeting expectations

[Savvy.too.]

Managing communication has been, and continues to be, my greatest challenge.

I've incorporated strategies like using AI chats and voice notes and responding during walks to stay in touch, to avoid upsetting friends and family.

These methods have been helpful, there are still occasional lapses where I respond months later. It's a work in progress.

[magslight]

I didn't know this was an ADHD thing, but thanks for bringing it up. Sometimes I wonder whether disabilities or mental health things are really a thing, you get pushed down and dismissed your whole life and by the time your older it's too life, it mattered the most when you were growing up.

[debrandw]

I have done this. It works out amazingly

[crushbrain]

I really enjoyed the editing in this video. The storyboard flowed nicely, and once again, the scenery was stunning. It was like visual music, my friend.

[baka_baca]

Real talk this is one of the more painful aspects of ADHD for me. I've lost touch with so many friends or the relationship has diminished significantly. Definitely an area I'm still working on but being more open with this sort of thing seems like the right path forward

[LaurenGelles]

I just found this and I’ve been struggling with this exact thing for YEARS. ADHD since childhood and needing more content like this!

[jamilaawadalaleemmohamedal]

Me too
As a person living with people 24/7 i find it really hard getting back to my self and my goals
And when i have something to do , i ignore them completely which hurt their feelings

[Kat]

That sounds like life lessons, period, whether one has ADHD or not. Love the shorts, keep them coming.

[talkativeacademy]

Hi man. I'm not sure if I've got ADHD, never really thought of it, but watching your videos, I'm finding myself here. Every single thing you're talking about is as if you were talking about me. I'm 32 and my whole life I've been so ashamed of these aspects of me. I was finding the most ridoculous ways to hide it, to cover it, I was dragging myself down because I thought if only I cared more, tried harder, I could be normal. I really wanted to be normal. Now, it all makes sense. Moreover, it's so common they even gave it a name 😅 hello, ADHDers, I'm home 😊