The story of how I tried to hide my ADHD and ended up quitting note after two days

……That’s exactly the kind of thing I do.


Hello, I have ADHD! (Self-introduction)
I intended to take note seriously, but because I tried to fake who I am, I simply hit a wall, so I’m stopping the attempt to hide my ADHD!

Why I tried to hide my ADHD

To begin with, the reason I tried to hide such a significant and potentially high-demand element as ADHD is simply to prevent my identity from being exposed.

Being a 30-something female administrative scrivener in Tokyo who is a newcomer already narrows it down quite a bit.
On top of that, adding ADHD to the mix—what was I thinking?
Even if I tried to add fake details, ADHD traits are prone to being exposed as lies (*) and it drains my motivation, so I’ve decided to be open about it and unlock ADHD-related topics as well.
*I’d like to write an article about this sometime.

Self-introduction as someone with ADHD

My previous self-introduction is here

. I was clearly an ADHD child, forgetting my school bag, going home in my indoor shoes, etc., but I wasn't diagnosed until I was an adult.

The reason I went to see a doctor was something like feeling anxious after seeing an essay manga circulating on Twitter or somewhere at the time that said, 'I thought I had ADHD, but it turned out to be schizophrenia.'

I didn't really feel the typical difficulties of living with ADHD, but I had the stance that I was living with a cap on things—by adopting an ADHD-friendly lifestyle, getting a job that even someone with ADHD could do, and building friendships where my ADHD-like behavior wouldn't be minded.

So, I think people who are worried about whether to see a doctor should feel free to do so, even without a super compelling motive.
Rather than continuing to bathe in the shady developmental disorder information rampant on social media with a sense of anxiety, it should be healthier to just quickly consult a medical institution! Probably!

Things I plan to do from now on

I’m thinking of writing articles about how I’m living relatively healthily despite having ADHD.
Also, the pros and cons of self-employment for people with ADHD.
My family member is clearly ADHD but went from a public school to the University of Tokyo, so it would be nice if I could introduce study methods for ADHD as well.
(I did pass the administrative scrivener exam through self-study, but I’m clearly losing in terms of value...)

Thank you for your continued support.