My symptoms may be the reason for a lot of the issues I have, but they aren’t an excuse. I can and have overcome all of them at some time given the right circumstances and/or medication. Sometimes I just don’t want to. Sometimes I chose to hyper focus on a video game for 6 hours instead of doing the chore that would take 10 minutes that I have been dreading for 2 days. Sometimes I like starting a new project instead of finishing an old one.

It’s just part of who I am.

[–] Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 1 points 18 hours ago

Same boat here, wasn't diagnosed until my 40's, but I made it through college with great grades (not the first time around, went back to school in my late 20's), well respected in my career and making good money... but I spent 3 days last week playing video games on my time off when I was supposed to be getting stuff done around the house.

There'll be a point where my ability to "do" will switch back on, and all that will get done.. it just didn't happen last week.

At least the wife is understanding and knows that when my brain clicks over again it'll be dealt with.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This follows that basic rule of forgiving and accepting yourself. Nice .

[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

I never thought about it like this. Kinda made me tear up a little. Thanks for that. 😄