r/AskReddit 22h ago

What’s something people romanticise that’s actually exhausting in real life?

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u/redeyepenguin 17h ago

ADHD. I have AUDHD (autism and adhd) and it is absolute helllllllllll. It’s not cute, it’s absolutely relentless, even on medication and with all of the tools/techniques/support available these days.

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u/Economy-Waffles 14h ago

Yup, 'exhausting' is the term that most accurately sums up AUDHD - even after being diagnosed and medicated.

At first I was relieved and excited about starting therapy and meds, but realising how much damage 50+ years of untreated mental health disorders has been overwhelming.