My AD/HD

Whole30 is supposed to "eliminate" AD/HD. Do you know how much easier life would be for me!? It is seriously a battle. A battle I've had for most of my life. I would even be thrilled if only half the symptoms left (and these aren't all the symptoms). I am aware of my accomplishments and proud of myself for sticking to the tasks that I thought to be insurmountable.

 {i'm awesome}


  • “zoning out” without realizing it, even in the middle of a conversation.
  • extreme distractibility; wandering attention makes it hard to stay on track.
  • difficulty paying attention or focusing, such as when reading or listening to others.
  • struggling to complete tasks, even ones that seem simple.
  • tendency to overlook details, leading to errors or incomplete work.
  • poor listening skills; hard time remembering conversations and following directions.
  • poor organizational skills (home, office, desk, or car is extremely messy and cluttered)
  • tendency to procrastinate
  • trouble starting and finishing projects
  • chronic lateness
  • frequently forgetting appointments, commitments, and deadlines
  • constantly losing or misplacing things (keys, wallet, phone, documents, bills)
  • underestimating the time it will take you to complete tasks
  • frequently interrupt others or talk over them
  • have poor self-control
  • blurt out thoughts that are rude or inappropriate without thinking
  • have addictive tendencies
  • act recklessly or spontaneously without regard for consequences
  • have trouble behaving in socially appropriate ways (such as sitting still during a long meeting)
  • sense of underachievement
  • doesn’t deal well with frustration
  • easily flustered and stressed out
  • irritability or mood swings
  • trouble staying motivated
  • hypersensitivity to criticism
  • short temper (often explosive)
  • low self-esteem and sense of insecurity
  • feelings of inner restlessness, agitation
  • tendency to take risks
  • getting bored easily
  • racing thoughts
  • craving for excitement
  • talking excessively
  • doing a million things at once
  • Relationship problems. The symptoms of ADD/ADHD can put a strain on your work, love, and family relationships. You may be fed up with constant nagging from loved ones to tidy up, listen more closely, or get organized. Those close to you, on the other hand, may feel hurt and resentful over your perceived “irresponsibility” or “insensitivity.”
  • Pain when skin is gently touched {it's not so much pain for me as it is irritating}
  • Hyper reactivity to sudden noise and touch
  • Temperatures: feeling too hot or too cold
  • Movies: too loud, too overwhelming
  • Dislike beach and sand; sun too intense
  • Uncomfortable wearing jewelry
  • Acute hearing: hypersensitive to sounds others don't hear: refrigerator, electric lights, people chewing, ticking clocks
  • Strong flavors


Hypersensitivity in ADHD

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