Re: Communication between ADHD people

[wolfshades]

My daughter and I enjoy the same conversational style mentioned in the first post. Before I was diagnosed, we couldn’t understand why our style was so different from everyone else’s and why people were so irritated with us. Can’t tell you how many times someone would say “why can’t you KEEP ON TOPIC”, as they gritted their teeth in anger. I don’t know. It amused me. And now we both know why – she’s not diagnosed yet, but exhibits all of the symptoms I do, and I was diagnosed so…..

Anyway, I also know what it means to be in conversation with “normal” people, and how draining that can be. Methodical linear thinking is way too boring and draining. I’ve gotten to the point where I’m ready to throw my cell phone in the trash, because I honestly hate talking on it with most people, and look for ways to end conversations quickly:

“Oh hey. Looks like I’m about to lose you. I’m down to two bars…one bar…and I th—” *click*”

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