My ADHD traits

 hey,
I have a disorder called ADHD
And no, it's not just hyperactivity and lack of focus....even though I am quite hyperactive and often do have trouble focusing heh

So I've decided to make a list of other thingies that are part of my ADHD. Because it is a spectrum and much more than just the stereotypes   c:

I've also added hyperactivity between braces for some traits. As an ADHD trait, hyperactivity is much more than "not being able to sit still". I want to show you all traits that are considered hyperactive and show that it's a broader term than most people think

I'm combined type ADHD (both hyperactive and inattentive), leaning a bit more to hyperactivity. However I thought it would be interesting to also add which traits are typically inattentive

(PS: these are all traits I have and relate to, this is my personal list and can be different for anyone on the spectrum)
⦁    always loosing things (keys, mp3, tissues)                                 (inattentive)
⦁    always on the go/ feeling you have to move                              (hyperactivity)
⦁    constantly changing task or activity                                           (inattentive)
⦁    constantly fidgeting                                                                       (hyperactivity)
⦁    developmental delays                                                      1
⦁    dyscalculia
⦁    dyspraxia
⦁    disordered eating
⦁    easily distracted                                                                             (inattentive)
⦁    emotional dysregulation
⦁    excessive talking                                                                           (hyperactivity)
⦁    forgetfulness             
⦁    hyperactivity
⦁    impatience
⦁    impulsive spending habits
⦁    inflexibility
⦁    interrupting                                                                       4
⦁    intrusive thoughts
⦁    irritability
⦁    mood swings
⦁    often seems not to listen or distracted when spoken to    5
⦁    racing thoughts   (hyperactivity)
⦁    restlessness   (hyperactivity)
⦁    short attention span             (inattentive)
⦁    special interests                                                                 3
⦁    starting new tasks before finishing old ones    
⦁    talking too fast/at an incredibly fast pace                 2              (hyperactivity) 
⦁    trouble carrying out tasks                                                            (inattentive)
⦁    trouble dealing with stress
⦁    trouble falling asleep

1 In my case it's mostly dyscalculia and dyspraxia
2 This got "critisized" by my teachers and family. I adapted and learnt to speak at a "normal" pace because I talked that fast that they sometimes couldn't understand me/keep up with me. So you won't notice it when talking to me. Even though I'm still capable of switching back
3 One of my next blog posts will be about my special interests ^^
4 I try to surpress this one, I always feel bad when I do it. Whenever I interrupt someone it's alread out before I even realise it myself. I apologise to anyone I have ever interrupted hehe and probably will interrupt in the future help
5 A trait that I try to mask, because I don't want to come over as uninterested. I am interested, just not always keeping eye contact or distracted by certain environments 

You might wonder why I make full blog posts about this disorder, but ADHD is more than a disorder (at least to me it is). ADHD affects how I think, how I process and experience things. ADHD is how my brain works and has always worked. I was literally born ADHD. Just like I was born bisexual, Belgian/Spanish and more. It is a part of my identity

Okay, that's enough cheesy stuff for now