Understanding Service Industry Induced ADHD

What is even SIADHD?

Service Industry Induced ADHD (SIADHD) is a condition that affects individuals who have spent too long working in the service industry. It’s characterized by classic symptoms of ADHD in addition to symptoms such as:

  • Existence feels crunchy
  • Excessive too muchness
  • Inappropriate laughter
  • Incongruent smiling
  • Difficulty controlling train of thought, often manifested as a tendency to overthink, anticipate, catastrophize, and replay past interactions, wondering what could have been done differently and lamenting your entire life trajectory up to this point and seriously considering ending it all but then questioning who would cover your shift
  • Irritability

Coping Mechanisms

  1. Prioritize self-care: Make time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation, such as sitting, staring, or over-sharing.
  2. Develop a pre-shift routine: Establish a calming pre-shift routine, such as listening to Pierce the Veil, pulling your hair, or sipping a cup of tea, to help you prepare for the chaos ahead.
  3. Take breaks: When possible, leave your phone to prevent distractions, walk into the woods where you can be alone with nature, and don’t come back.
  4. Set boundaries: Learn to say “no” to requests that are outside of your job description or that interfere with your personal time. (Helpful Tip: Consider the tried & true method of using diarrhea as an excuse)

Treatment Options

  1. Caffeine management: Try to limit your caffeine consumption to no less than 300mg per day.
  2. Mindfulness and meditation: Regular mindfulness practice can help you develop greater self-awareness, ultimately making things worse.
  3. Journaling: Writing down your thoughts and experiences can help you look and feel productive and stable. Combine with nicotine because why not.
  4. Seek professional help: If your symptoms are severe or interfering with your daily life, consider seeking help from a professional sniper who can take out management personnel and/or problematic customers.

Helping A Loved One with SIADHD: ASS

  1. Assistance: Help your loved one with tasks or errands, like vacuuming right when they get home from work. Offer to get them drugs, and let them fuck their coworkers.
  2. Stability: Foster much needed congruence between work and home by acting like you’re in a rush all the time, and also berate your loved one.
  3. Support: When your loved one needs to talk, relate to them by telling them about your own problems, and reassure them that they don’t really have it that bad.

Conclusion

SIADHD is a real and challenging condition that affects many individuals in the service industry. By acknowledging its existence, identifying coping mechanisms, and seeking support, you can better manage your symptoms and improve your overall well-being. Remember to be patient and compassionate with yourself and others who may be struggling with SIADHD. With the right tools and support, it’s possible to survive the service industry for a couple more years maybe.