This is why I was convinced up until the last few years that I didn't have it. I'm certainly not fucking hyperactive, so how could I have ADHD? is what I used to think.

[–] jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works 21 points 3 days ago (1 children)

A lot of people ~~used to~~ still think this.

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago

And, let us be clear: they judge based on this bullshit view alone. 🖕🏼

[–] EtherWhack@lemmy.world 12 points 3 days ago

Think of the 'hyperactivity' as more related to your thoughts. In that everyone has a stream of thoughts going, ours is just overactive. And it's only that some people do actually physically express the hyperactivity.

(Still not the most succinct word for it though)

[–] missphant@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 3 days ago

I like to think of it as the "hyperactive" part being my brain.