I’m not sure if this is an ADHD related thing so I want some feedback.

For the longest time whenever I try to communicate an idea, a process, a plan, a piece of information … I’m oftentimes either not taken serious or people misunderstand me.

I know for myself that I sometimes skip steps in my explanation because I feel they’re too obvious to bother explaining. But sometimes it’s ridiculous to the point where I feel like people are out to dismiss me not on the basis of the information I’m providing.

Does this resonate with anyone?

  • IronBird@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    3 hours ago

    i feel like i’m manipulating people when i adjust my language like this…which i guess manipulation js all human communication is but still…idk, feels weird

    • snooggums@piefed.worldEnglish
      3·
      3 hours ago

      Same, but non-malicious manipulation isn’t a negative and most people do that kind of thing subconsciously all the time. Like someone being friendly in the elevator despite having a rough morning because it puts other people at ease.

      Apparently we are cursed to overthink these kinds of things.