• something_random_tho@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    I must have a different kind of ADHD because I need to be an hour or two early for my appointments, or I’m constantly stressed I’ll forget them.

    • SkyezOpen@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      Is there a kind of adhd for precisely calculating exactly how long it will take to get ready and travel to wherever and staying in bed until the last minute, only to realize you’ve misplaced your wallet and keys and end up 20 minutes late anyway?

  • idiomaddict@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    Having a therapist with ADHD is well worth the scheduling mishaps, in my experience. My ADHD therapist generally gave me the same advice as everyone else at its core, but broke it down for me in ways that made it actually useful.