ADHD memes

There's an interesting overlap in the definitions and symptoms of mental abnormalities. For years I thought I was just a little on the autism spectrum. Similar to what you describe. A lot of symptoms describe me, but I don't get the racing thoughts/daydreaming often associated with ADHD.

I still think there's an element of autism based on some of the lack of innate awareness of social constructs. I had to actively take interest in figuring out why people responded poorly to me and actively change my behaviors just to do what comes naturally to many people. I also get overwhelmed by certain stimuli like crowds, noise, etc. At a certain point that feeling becomes mentally painful.

But then I saw the common behaviors associated with ADHD and realized that maybe that's a better fit in some ways, or at least also a very good fit. I feel like the venn diagram is two circles that almost overlap entirely for me.