• agent_flounder@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Maybe you and I are open to hearing about new and interesting things. Great!

    But thanks to ADHD, I am prone to acting a little too excited and can sometimes overshare.

    Then, when I finally notice the discomfort of my interlocutor, I feel acute embarrassment for being such a weirdo. And that is just no fun at all, ya know?

    Far better to keep the ol’ mask on and say as little as possible until I get to know someone better.

    I can always find people into whatever specific hobby I am into if I want to geek out so it’s all good.

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      9 months ago

      Far better to keep the ol’ mask on and say as little as possible until I get to know someone better

      I’ve done this as well, but it did lead to more of a solo type of life for me (something that I personally want). I’m not saying that it’ll work for everyone like that, but just to keep an eye out for it if you’re someone who needs companionship.

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      9 months ago

      The solution is to find another ADHDer and overshare together! Autistic people might work too! It’s certainly one of the major reasons why I vibe well with other people who have autism or ADHD.

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      9 months ago

      I hear you. I have tendencies in the ADHD direction and too many similar experiences. However that also means I could really focus when someone is sharing their passion