Hi,
Larks, a late post this evening. I feel I’m going through the motions on this, as – in honesty – there’s not much going on at the mo. Perhaps that’s a good thing. To have quiet time and to take it steady.
It’s Chams next week and if we’re lucky, Nicola from Wigeroo will visit. It’s also Parents Evening for Child 2.0, but as with much these days, that’s online. TBH, both myself and the Ever Lovely Mrs J prefer that. There’s less queuing – and queue jumping! – so things run to time nicely.
I did happen to make time to watch the Chris Packham BBC documentary on ADHD. That was very eye-opening and I certainly learned a few things from the experts on the show. The brain chemistry situation and propensity towards anxiety and/or depression. Also loudness or being overexcited – yet also overwhelmed by an environment. Curiouser and curiouser eh?
Other than having experts on to explain things, two members of the public had come forward to cover their experiences. Both made short films about their take on things.
Perhaps as with Chams, when you get to hear a person’s story firsthand – and without the media ‘balance’ crap – it can be very moving. That and both educational, or even enlightening.
I would say that having watched the programme and listened, that I don’t feel so… odd. I feel I have spent a lot of my early years being the odd one. It took me a while to find my place, learn to live my interests, and – with family & Chams – find my tribe.
While I am still waiting on a diagnosis, the experiences match many of mine. So it’s….. gah, I can’t think of the word…. okay, validating or normalising, even: to know that what’s going with others. This means I don’t feel so… okay, messed up, maybe. That if that have coping mechanisms or things to avoid, then maybe I can learn from those.
Hope so.
L x
Hey Lynn,
I haven’t seen that documentary yet, but now I kinda want to. You described the ADHD stuff in a way that hit really close to home. I’ve never been diagnosed, but I’m pretty sure I’ve got it. The overwhelm, the noise, the way even good things can get too loud—it’s exhausting sometimes.
It’s nice hearing someone else put it into words. Makes me feel a little less like I’m just bad at existing. So yeah… thanks for that. I needed it.
— Michelle 💋
Hi Michelle. Welcome to YATGB. I’ve not been diagnosed either, so – and for want of a better phrase – I’m identifying as 😉 But there’s a long waiting list in the UK. I could comment about a lack of government funding in the health service, but it’s a comment well known to most people in the UK, sadly. It’s nearly been two years, so maybe my turn will be soon.
Thank you for the kind words about the description. I hope you find ways to cope with where you find yourself.
PS: I’ll pop over and have a look at your blog in a bit
I think this week’s Chillin’ Goblin has the right idea. Though I’d leave off the mushrooms myself.
Neurospicy? Someone I know with a touch of Tourette’s (not the sweary kind) described themselves recently as “neurogroovy” (they are of a certain era).
Have a nice weekend. The weather’s very pleasant here in darkest Wiltshire and I hope it’s good round your way.
Sue x
No need for a holiday if you’ve had a certain type of mushrooms. I’ll stick to the non hallucinogenic ones. In fact, that was this morning’s breakfast: two poached eggs with mushrooms on toast with rosemary. Delicious!
Neurogroovy sounds much more laid back 😁 I shall look into that.
I hope your stay in Wiltshire goes well 🩷
Hearing someones personal accounts can be so powerful and relatable, especially when you can see those things in yourself as well. Sometimes we need someone to say something a certain way to help us see that in ourselves. Then with a waiting list that long, I guess the best you can do in the meantime is self medicate with information and maybe pick up some coping mechanisms to see you through.
I hope they get around to seeing you soon. And I hope you’re keeping well in the meantime.
Chloe x
Hey Chloe. Yes, completely with you, on needing to hear someone say it in their words; then it goes in, and makes sense.
All that, and as their experiences are unique to them, there’s a chance to hear new things and learn from them; even if that’s not the same as your life.
Keeping well, I think. I hope that’s true for you as well.