an erasure from the DSM-V
I. a persistent pattern of inattention and/or
a manifestation of
close attention to
other activities
task play
focus
listen (e.g., the mind seems
an obvious distraction).
start quickly, focus,
sidetrack
messy
deadlines
reluctant
keys,
extraneous
thoughts
II. hyperactivity and impulsivity:
a manifestation of
fidgets and squirms
often,
situations require
feeling restless
often, unable to leisure,
quietly
on the go, driven
to
blurt out question s
often while waiting:
conversations, games, activities
12 years
in two
d a y s
a manifestation of
close attention to
other activities
task play
focus
listen (e.g., the mind seems
an obvious distraction).
start quickly, focus,
sidetrack
messy
deadlines
reluctant
keys,
extraneous
thoughts
II. hyperactivity and impulsivity:
a manifestation of
fidgets and squirms
often,
situations require
feeling restless
often, unable to leisure,
quietly
on the go, driven
to
blurt out question s
often while waiting:
conversations, games, activities
12 years
in two
d a y s
Charlie D’Aniello (he/they) is a trans, queer and neurodivergent author, editor, and incorrigible nerd. He often dreams of surreal apocalypses, cathartic arguments, and the power of em dashes. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of warning lines. Find him on Twitter @beelzebadger.
“adhd” was previously published in SCRIBBLES.