ADHD organized by Chat GPT

Are you really going to read both of these posts? I recommend reading this one although I posted the other one first.

Chat GPT is so great for my ADHD in so many ways. It can take that jumble I posted and actually organize it and make it clear to a person with a non ADHD brain.

Meals, cooking and eating- another great challenge, to be addressed another time. Here it is:

Understanding ADHD Through Personal Experience

In today’s world, it seems like everyone is convinced they have ADHD. They get distracted, have lots of ideas, and struggle to focus. But when you dig a bit deeper, many of these individuals don’t really exhibit ADHD behaviors—they’re problem solvers, they stick to tasks, and they maintain systems consistently. They might be distracted occasionally, but they don’t constantly misplace things or lose track of time. Any short-term memory issues they have are usually due to anxiety or stress rather than a lack of structure.

People often misunderstand what ADHD truly entails. For example, my life is a series of constant changes and reorganizations. I can never stick to a system for long. I frequently change where I place things, never keeping items in one consistent spot. This is not typical behavior for someone without ADHD. For instance, I can’t even stick to a schedule for simple tasks like cleaning the bathroom. I make plans, but if something stressful happens, those plans fall apart.

My attempts at organization are often short-lived. I try different methods for handling paperwork, but none stick. Even tasks as crucial as filing taxes become a chaotic endeavor, often left to the last minute, filled with repeated attempts and rework. Misplacing items like keys and phones is a daily struggle, despite my attempts to establish a consistent place for them.

In my art studio, the chaos is evident. I’ve changed the layout countless times, moved everything except the file drawers, and tried different organizational systems only to abandon them. My painting process is similarly disorganized. I start with a plan, but end up changing my mind repeatedly, leaving pieces in various stages of completion. Some parts are finished, others are not, and I constantly rethink my approach.

ADHD is a daily challenge, impacting everything from my artwork to my ability to respond to texts appropriately. I try to manage it with reminders and schedules, but consistency remains elusive.

The misunderstanding around ADHD often leads people to believe they have it when they’re just experiencing normal levels of distraction or stress. ADHD is more than that—it’s a persistent pattern of inattention and hyperactivity​⬤