As an AuDHD person, the college dropout story is relatable to me, except for the YouTube career success. I grew up in a madhouse during my traumatic childhood, and going to college free from my backwards, overprotective, overly strict parents was essentially like falling off a cliff. I was already burnt out during my last year of high school, and I was too excited with the freedom and ended up wasting time playing video games and skipping classes regularly because I had little energy to function as an adult. I still struggle with burnout to this day due to being an overworked IT contractor for years.
This is too relatable lol
“I’m pretty sure I have the chronic procrastination disorder but I don’t know why I’ve spent so much time procrastinating about seeking a diagnosis for it.”
(I say this with genuine solidarity btw - no malice intended.)
I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t actually do that on purpose. I also procrastinated making this response for no reason whatsoever. I really should get help.
I can’t tell you how much sympathy I have for you. It’s tough, really tough, and I get it. Things don’t have to be this difficult though.
You deserve to have a life where you are well supported. You can do this 💪
Thank you. I finally put in a request to my doctor for a referral to be evaluated as of a few moments ago. Hopefully I can finally get my mind on the right track.
Fuck yeah! Well done - you are crushing it.
You probably already read this but I wrote this reply with advice for what I’d recommend to have prepared before seeing a doctor for a referral.
Good luck with it. Don’t forget that we’re always here if you need support or advice.