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    • My name is Laura.
    • I am just a little over 5-foot-2
    • I am 30-something (I often forget the little number).
    • I live in the middle of a little island they call Britain.
    • I grew up in a little village called Derrington. 
    • And I... am a little [ADHD] Alien!!!

    A D H D

    These letters stand for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and it is a term so broad that it is often categorised into 3 different subtypes so that us little Aliens feel a little more at home with our unique range of specifics. I was very recently diagnosed and after hours of research, I do consider myself to be a Type-C Alien. 


    Although this blog is going to touch on most parts of my life and come across as a bit of a story, this is just me figuring out cause & effect I guess. 

    Since the diagnosis my thoughts have been absolutely scattered so I figured that if I was to catch them and pin them down, this could be my closure. I also want this to hopefully be insightful for others as I really never had a clue that this could be behind everything and that’s because I simply didn’t know anything about it. Even now, ADHD is very much stereotyped.. but there’s so much more to it than you’d realise 🤍


    Here’s the very basics for you :) it’s not 100% accurate because we’re all unique but it’s a start!!.....


    Types...


    ADHD-PI (Predominantly Inattentive)
    This is basically what used to be referred to as ADD. It's where a person mostly shows symptoms of inattention without being very impulsive or hyperactive. Some traits may include:

    • Disorganisation
    • Lack of Focus
    • Difficulty with attention to detail
    • Trouble staying on topic
    • Losing things frequently
    • Trouble with concentrating on a voice
    • Daydreaming
    • Easily confused
    • Bouts of moving slowly
    • Difficulty processing information accurately or quickly
    • Struggle to follow directions/instructions
    • Easily distracted
    • Forgetful
    • Frequently switch from one thing to another
    • Have intense difficulty focusing on one specific thing
    • Become bored very quickly, unless it is something they strongly enjoy
    • Have trouble learning something new
    • Have trouble finishing work or tasks

    ADHD-HI (Hyperactive-Impulsive)
    This is normally the type people assume you relate to when they find out your have ADHD! It's the type where a person shows more symptoms of impulsivity and hyperactivity without being very "inattentive" (Sorry for the double negative there guys!). 
    Some traits may include:

    • Impatience
    • Difficulty waiting to speak or react.
    • Fidgety
    • Struggles to sit or stand still
    • Naturally loud and excitable
    • Chatterbox
    • Desire to touch objects for no apparent reason
    • Constantly on the move
    • Inadvertently inappropriate
    • Show their emotions without control
    • Act/speak without thinking
    • Have difficulty waiting
    • Frequently interrupts conversations and activities of others


    ADHD-C (Combined) 
    People with combined-type ADHD generally tend to demonstrate six or more symptoms of inattention and six or more symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity. 

    Those of us with this type of ADHD struggle with Attention and Distractibility. We may be forgetful, sensitive, distracted, or overwhelmed by hectic situations.

     

    As well as this, we also struggle with Hyperactivity and Impulsivity. We may feel restless, talkative, impatient, and have strong emotions. But also driven, curious, creative, with lots on the go.