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Keeping Appointments with ADHD
Yes, it can be done with two tools everyone has on hand
I missed it because I didn’t apply Occam’s razor.
During one of our telehealth appointments, my naturopath — bless her beautiful mind and heart — says, rather offhandedly, “Maybe you have ADHD,” and suggests I get tested.
It’s 2021, scared for my life, two beloved dogs dying, I’m approaching crisis point. The only thing I know about ADHD is that you can’t pay attention. Well, I’m very good at it, so it can’t be that. Right?
Occam’s razor
Working with Occam’s razor (“razor” meaning “rule of thumb” in science) is to seek the simplest, most likely conclusion.
All the reasons why
Far afield from Occam’s razor, I have as many explanations as there are failings and difficulties. They’ve gotten so detailed, using so many caveats and tangents, their point — to explain me — is lost: Chronically late, can’t balance my checkbook, forget appointments — I’m an artist, what do you want? Traveling miles and miles down rabbit holes — I’m imaginative.
Overwhelmed by noise and busy places — I’m just a very sensitive person.
