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today’s serious topic: burnt out.
#mentalhealth
this is really common in teens nowadays who are in school, especially those with an important test or exam coming up. i myself always experience burnt outs, from what you can see in my study group (a lot). before i actually read on things about studies, i thought that if i studied more, i could do better in my studies. i started to neglect myself and that’s one sign of being burnt out.

there are a few signs of a burnt out.
- unexplainable exhaustion
- self- neglect
- overly negative and self critical thoughts
- highly anxious and annoyed
- lack of motivation
- easily irritated
- brain fog
- insomnia/ trouble sleeping

burnt outs are often defined as “the extinction of motivation or incentive, especially where one’s devotion to a cause or relationship fails to produce a desired result.” burnt out is a way our brain and body reacts to stress due to feeling discouraged and exhausted.

we tend to become cynical and and start to perform poorly at work, become highly self cynical and easily overwhelmed/ irritable. we should take this seriously because pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion often results in acute stress and anxiety and we tend to lose focus and may even have reduced cognitive functioning. we may think we are working hard, but we are most likely not working efficiently!! (quality> quantity -memopad).

people who experience burnt outs often experience feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and self isolation. this can leave to serious impacts on their physical and mental health if left untreated and unaware.

burnt outs are more common than people think. and it’s something we all must be aware of.

#mentalhealth

todays’s topic: ADHD/ ADD
#mentalhealth
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or more commonly known as ADHD is common in many people, not only kids but in many adults too. it is a brain disorder that is a pattern of inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity that can interfere and affect a persons function or development. one diagnosed with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active.

people with ADHD might always be mistake for being attention seeking and fidgety, in which is a common misconception. most children who are diagnosed at a young age would grow up with it until adulthood, where they might still suffer from it. it’s hard for people with ADHD to accomplish and do things normal people can accomplish, like simple tasks like washing dishes or doing the laundry. having ADHD can be very demoralising, especially when one is laughed at for being diagnosed with ADHD.

people with ADHD often experience “out of sight, out of mind” with objects or tasks. (causing them to be forgotten) which is often related to difficulties with working memory.

eg.
- forgetting to take medication because it is stored in a cabinet
- missed appointment because reminder card was in wallet
- puts important application documents in “safe place” and misses application deadline

#mentalhealth
people with ADHD often face these common problems
- daydreaming
- forget or often lose things
- fidget a lot
- talk too much
- make careless mistakes or are impulsive when taking risks
- have trouble taking turns
- often interrupting

of course, there are many others that people don’t really know that well, like changing topics in a matter of seconds, over sharing and others.

there are 3 types of ADHDs:
- Predominantly Inattentive Presentation.
• its hard for the person to organize or finish a task, to pay attention to details, or to follow instructions or conversations. the person would often be easily distracted or forgets details of daily routines.

- Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation.
• the person fidgets and talks a lot and it is hard for them to sit still for long
e.g., for a meal or while doing homework or sometimes during exams
Smaller children may run, jump or climb constantly. the person usually feels restless and has trouble with impulsivity. Someone who is impulsive may interrupt others a lot, grab things from people, or speak at inappropriate times. It is hard for the person to wait their turn or listen to directions. A person with impulsiveness may have more accidents and injuries than others.

- Combined Presentation.
• it’s a combination of both from the above stated

the real question is, how do we support people with ADHD?
people often shut those with ADHD out from their lives because they are always deemed as problematic and rather.. noisy. it’s not easy for them to come across people that actually understand and like them a lot.

here are somethings you can do to help and support them:
- don’t judge
• what comes easily for some may be difficult for those with ADHD. judging them can only lead to them being demoralised and can decrease their self-esteem level a lot.
- don’t see ADHD in the person. treat them like they’re anyone else.
• seeing ADHD in a person and giving them unwanted attention can feel like you’re pitying them which makes them hate and detest themselves even more.
- listen to them
• listening to them makes them feel like someone actually cares for them, and that they are worth someone’s time.
- work on communication
• instead of always scolding them for going off topic, tell them that it will be alright, and that if they need help, they can ask for help.

#mentalhealth
i know i might have hinted yesterday about the topic today. yes, to everyone asking and dm-ing me yesterday, i have ADHD. since a young age actually.

it’s not easy for us to accomplish the simplest things in life, like doing homework and chores. i have both types of ADHD, combined presentation. i am often hyperactive and fidgety, and it’s hard for me to follow instructions and pay attention. i am always laughed by people, whether in school or at other places. i was never really open with my ADHD, mainly because of this. at this point of time, it’s hard for me to even focus on revision for mid years and focus. i’ve done so many different things but most don’t work. it’s not easy but i try. once in a while, i write in this note book where i write everything i hate about myself. ADHD is often the top. sure taking medication is a way to solve the problem, but i hate it because it makes me feel like i’m always sick and i always forget about it.

there are times where i do become too focused, to the point where i go into hyperfocus (long hours of focus with no break without realising to the point of experiencing burnt outs and to the extent of passing out)

these are some of the things i usually experience
- forgetfulness
- hyperactivity
- fidgeting
- impulsivity
- new hyper fixations every month
- migraines
- fatigue
- burnouts
- poor time management
- clumsiness
- constant thoughts irrelevant to the topic
- always interrupting people even when i don’t mean it
- stuttering
- distracted a lot
- too sensitive
- rambling
- annoyed by minor things like the clock ticking or constant repetitive noises that are often not annoying to people
- forgetting what i did and said
- always needing to fidget something (stress balls)
- always needing people to repeat things
- hard time prioritising
- super restless
- sleep problems (insomnia)
- 0 sense of time (either too early or too late)

some of these are common in people with no ADHD but it is often a big problem for me. i do hope that people actually accept people like me in society and not always exclude, because we are humans and we have feelings too.

another #mentalhealth talk would probably we posted either today or tomorrow :) feel free to request any topic, or subject you would like me to cover :)) i’ll be more than willing to help

for world suicide prevention day, we want to remind you that if you’re having thoughts about suicide, you are not alone and that there are people around you who are willing to help. asking for help and being willing to improve your mental health takes a lot of strength and bravery and there’s many ways to reach out. nothing is more important than you health so please remember to prioritise it. you are loved ❤️

SOS (samaritans of singapore)
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/6591511767 (24/7)
Call: 1767 (24/7)

Clarity Singapore Limited
Call: 6757 7990
(Mondays and Fridays from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesdays to Thursdays from 9am to 6pm, Saturdays from 9am to 4pm)

for more resources regarding mental health:
https://www.ncss.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/directory-on-mental-health-services.pdf

picture credits: https://www.ted.com/playlists/296/let_s_end_the_silence_around_s

#mentalhealth

#mentalhealth #lifetip

with exams and results coming up, we might start to feel more anxious about meeting our expectations or getting a certain grade. you can try this to see if it works for you so you can use it when you feel anxious or nervous about smth :)<3