I have ADHD/executive dysfunction/autism or something that makes it difficult for me to operate in my daily life, like keeping things clean/errands. Also I like being on the computer a *lot*, and fucking off on adventures.
Has anybody like me had kids and not regretted it?
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I have a kid, he has some of the same issues, I teach him the tricks I've picked up along the way and he's doing great, much better than I did at his age. I don't regret a thing.
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You are at least currently making a lot of money. Could you afford to hire part time help or something to help ease the burden? Spend money to help outsource some of the stuff you suck at
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Yeah, that's the idea. I would only really have kids if I could patch up a lot of my own brain function problems with money.
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But do you really have any of those syndromes or is it self-diagnosed? Because I've notice on the internet a lot you young women who think they have autism simply because they have some weird quirks and think that makes the more interesting....
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ignoring diagnosis or what you call it, I have significant difficulty functioning according to what most people consider 'normal standards' in life
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Yes. Both myself (have never been on time, EVER, getting things done is hit or miss, but am accomplished and effective at work otherwise), and my spouse (cannot prioritize, trouble paying attention, forgets bills/chores). We have two kids that we do not regret. 1/
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I had postpartum depression and my husband has had intermittent depressive episodes throughout our kids' lives. I think it takes a good deal of honesty when it comes to interacting with your kids. They can handle most things, even when very young, when they feel secure 2/
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Yes. I was on both Dexedrine & Adderall as a high schooler. I stopped taking my meds in my early 20s & now have 3 girls. I do not regret having them at all. Kids are actually really great for chicks like us because life is constantly changing with them. It's always something.
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Yes, Adderall really helps with managing the schedules of other (possibly many other) people!
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