Anonymous
Post 07/23/2024 13:34     Subject: I’ve been told I’m spacey/dreamy
ADHD. This is my kid. However, even on the maximum dose of ADHD medication that works for him, he's still dreamy and lacks spatial awareness. He got it from me, but I've been able to function without meds. However, there is a big gap between how much we live in our heads. You figure out where you lie on the spectrum and see a doctor if you are low-functioning like my kid.
Anonymous
Post 07/23/2024 13:33     Subject: I’ve been told I’m spacey/dreamy
You need to listen to others and pay attention when others are around.

Don't pay attention to previous posters.

Anonymous
Post 07/23/2024 13:17     Subject: I’ve been told I’m spacey/dreamy
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do you have a lot of built up frustration? Did you grow up being told you have tons of potential but then fail to meet almost all expectations due to being spacey, missed deadlines, etc? Welcome to undiagnosed ADHD 😁 Definitely see a psych and get an evaluation, it helps get over the past and move forward being more comfortable with yourself.


Do you have to get on ADHD medications if you are diagnosed?


DP: No, of course not. But, boy, is it life changing.
Anonymous
Post 07/23/2024 13:07     Subject: I’ve been told I’m spacey/dreamy
Anonymous wrote:Do you have a lot of built up frustration? Did you grow up being told you have tons of potential but then fail to meet almost all expectations due to being spacey, missed deadlines, etc? Welcome to undiagnosed ADHD 😁 Definitely see a psych and get an evaluation, it helps get over the past and move forward being more comfortable with yourself.


Do you have to get on ADHD medications if you are diagnosed?
Anonymous
Post 07/23/2024 09:33     Subject: I’ve been told I’m spacey/dreamy
Do you have a lot of built up frustration? Did you grow up being told you have tons of potential but then fail to meet almost all expectations due to being spacey, missed deadlines, etc? Welcome to undiagnosed ADHD 😁 Definitely see a psych and get an evaluation, it helps get over the past and move forward being more comfortable with yourself.
Anonymous
Post 07/23/2024 08:37     Subject: I’ve been told I’m spacey/dreamy
Anonymous wrote:Textbook inattentive ADHD, OP. Stimulants might help. Please consult a psychiatrist, they are trained for this.


Psychiatrist then if diagnosed, meds and an executive function coach

What was the context in which this was said?

Do you have any history of trauma? Gaps in memory re: childhood? If so, EMDR can be helpful in addition to the above, was for me.
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2024 16:07     Subject: I’ve been told I’m spacey/dreamy
Textbook inattentive ADHD, OP. Stimulants might help. Please consult a psychiatrist, they are trained for this.
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2024 16:04     Subject: I’ve been told I’m spacey/dreamy
Or autism, OP- for the lack of with-itness, not the spatial issue- that does sound more ADHD.
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2024 13:45     Subject: I’ve been told I’m spacey/dreamy
I literally had to train myself to periodically think "what am I supposed to be doing right now?"
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2024 13:27     Subject: I’ve been told I’m spacey/dreamy
ADHD meds.
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2024 13:24     Subject: I’ve been told I’m spacey/dreamy
Get yourself tested for ADHD
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2024 13:06     Subject: I’ve been told I’m spacey/dreamy
And like I have no idea where I am or having spatial awareness.

I think it’s because I’m always in my head and I’m thinking of 100 different things.

How can I stop so I can come across as more present and in the moment?