A poem about a person living with ADHD

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I am not as I seem

I live in my own world with ADHD

Constantly misplacing items at home

Overthinking situations when I'm alone

Sensitive and emotional

I am a hot mess

I shut down when I am stressed

Depressed and anxious, but not knowing why

Searching for experiences to give me a natural high

When I'm able to focus, I tune the world out

To get my attention, you may have to shout

Constant headaches fill my day

My mind is racing even when I can't find words to say

I always feel that I'm behind

I never follow through with what is assigned

I'm easily bored and can't stand routine

I have many goals but rarely follow through with my dreams

Always nervous and socially strange

The world sometimes thinks I am slightly deranged

By Brittany Benko

From: United States

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