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“Either the person responsible for assigning the task “forgets” or, more frequently, the assignment is sent to the wrong email address where it gets ignored. Most recently I learned a task had been reassigned to me several days ago, but I did not learn of it until 4 hours after the deadline had passed.”
NOT THE TIME!!! To do this now would only pin the blame for this HUGE mistake on you! Don’t get put into a position like that. If you do this now, everyone will forever blame every bad thing that happens on your ADHD.
Wait until there is nothing going on, no situation where somebody is looking for somebody or something to blame. I’ve told people about my ADHD during times when I’ve been complimented on my ability to think outside the box, or quickly under duress. Do it when there’s a situation that shows people how good ADHD can be, and then people will be more willing to think about helping you out when you need it. You kind of have to show why it’s worth it for them to help you out with it.
Does this make sense??? I got distracted about half-way through.
This is really not a horribly desperate situation, and you have a chance to do it the right way. Just be sure you don’t do it in a way that makes you, and others with ADHD a target for blame from here on out.
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