Wasn’t sure if this was a dig or a legit suggestion so I looked it up and, honestly, yeah - maybe.
It sounds like ADHD is a prime (or the?) example of this and that definitely wasn’t on my radar. The HD part of ADHD does not ring true to me but maybe it manifests in unexpected ways.
Oh… Uhhh… Hyperactivity in the name, isn’t behavioral hyperactivity. That can certainly be a symptom but the naming comes from hyperactivity in specific brain functions, as in, your brain works too much on things inappropriately.
While that can manifest as hyperactive behaviors, it doesn’t always.
There are 2 types of ADHD: ADHD (hyperactive) and ADHD-PI (primarily inattentive). I have ADHD-PI, which does not really manifest hyperactivity. More like the “I can’t drive once my meds wear off because I’ll get distracted and drive up a curb”-type.
Executive dysfunction is a major part of my diagnosis, as well.
Not saying that you absolutely have ADHD, but it’s something to be mindful of if you find that its hugely affecting your life in a negative way.
It presents in many ways that often don’t seem to make sense. Stimulants usually have opposite effect for those with adhd. They can be calming
untorquer@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Executive dysfunction is a symptom of many other conditions such as depression, stress/anxiety, and autism.
ADHD diagnoses are expensive, intense, and take a long time. You wouldn’t want to spend your time, energy, and money on it if your real problem is something else.
In any case, therapy is the phase to start. Probably CBT/ACT. They should also be able to help you identify whether a diagnosis is with pursuing.