Esa R
@onlyesa.bsky.social
Anti-cult. Pro dog. Survivor. Sweary AF. Chattanoogan by choice. Creatively inclined neurodivergent thinker. Mostly apolitical liberal (because power/political cults have infinite histories of fucking things up & getting away with it 99% of the time JFC).
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Esa R
@onlyesa.bsky.social
· May 21
A lighthearted take, but #ADHD *can* look like #mentalillness. Don’t be quick to assume.
And don't fucking let anyone else assume—even if they have an impressive degree—based on how you fit a profile.
#mentalhealth #anxiety #depression
Credit: Based on a diagram by @eugthinks on Tumblr.
And don't fucking let anyone else assume—even if they have an impressive degree—based on how you fit a profile.
#mentalhealth #anxiety #depression
Credit: Based on a diagram by @eugthinks on Tumblr.
I was overwhelmed by anxious feelings (for reasons I didn’t understand at the time). But I *didn’t* have anxiety. 2 credentialed pros missed that & misdiagnosed. Happens way too often.
I don’t want it to happen to you. 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfGUz
#MentalHealth #ADHD #GenerationJones
I don’t want it to happen to you. 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfGUz
#MentalHealth #ADHD #GenerationJones
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I was overwhelmed by anxious feelings (for reasons I didn’t understand at the time). But I *didn’t* have anxiety. 2 credentialed pros missed that & misdiagnosed. Happens way too often.
I don’t want it to happen to you. 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfGUz
#MentalHealth #ADHD #GenerationJones
I don’t want it to happen to you. 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfGUz
#MentalHealth #ADHD #GenerationJones
What type of person is typically diagnosed with ADHD? How do they behave? What do they struggle with? Is this how you’d picture them?
Here’s some perspective 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfGUy
#MentalHealth #ADHD #GenerationJones
Here’s some perspective 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfGUy
#MentalHealth #ADHD #GenerationJones
September 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
What type of person is typically diagnosed with ADHD? How do they behave? What do they struggle with? Is this how you’d picture them?
Here’s some perspective 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfGUy
#MentalHealth #ADHD #GenerationJones
Here’s some perspective 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfGUy
#MentalHealth #ADHD #GenerationJones
Some late-diagnosed people who struggled with ADHD as children had parents who dismissed those struggles, telling them “we” (their culture or race) don’t have ADHD. Not helpful.
More helpful 👉 https://lttr.ai/AgtHe
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
More helpful 👉 https://lttr.ai/AgtHe
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
July 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Some late-diagnosed people who struggled with ADHD as children had parents who dismissed those struggles, telling them “we” (their culture or race) don’t have ADHD. Not helpful.
More helpful 👉 https://lttr.ai/AgtHe
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
More helpful 👉 https://lttr.ai/AgtHe
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Why, in 2025, are people still so clueless about ADHD?
Good question. Clues here �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AgHqF
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
July 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Why, in 2025, are people still so clueless about ADHD?
Good question. Clues here �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AgHqF
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Most people now know that ADHD exists, but they miss myriad signs and struggles that lie beyond their limited knowledge.
Please don’t be clueless 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfoeM
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Please don’t be clueless 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfoeM
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
June 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Most people now know that ADHD exists, but they miss myriad signs and struggles that lie beyond their limited knowledge.
Please don’t be clueless 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfoeM
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Please don’t be clueless 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfoeM
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
If I'm so smart, why can't I outsmart ADHD?
I didn't know I was ADHD until a couple years ago, but I have known for literally decades that I had a high IQ.
The big question/problem with giftedness is expecting it to be an unstoppable superpower. Which is completely unrealistic—there's a yin and yang to everything.
The big question/problem with giftedness is expecting it to be an unstoppable superpower. Which is completely unrealistic—there's a yin and yang to everything.
June 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
If I'm so smart, why can't I outsmart ADHD?
One woman in an online community I’m part of I was misdiagnosed and mismedicated for decades—including inpatient psychiatric treatment—before discovering in her 80s that she had ADHD. NOT okay.
We can do better 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfYGR
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
We can do better 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfYGR
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
June 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
One woman in an online community I’m part of I was misdiagnosed and mismedicated for decades—including inpatient psychiatric treatment—before discovering in her 80s that she had ADHD. NOT okay.
We can do better 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfYGR
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
We can do better 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfYGR
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Many older adults grew up before ADHD was a known diagnosis, especially for anyone other than hyperactive young boys. They miss it in their girls, their quiet boys, and themselves.
Why we’re still so clueless about ADHD in 2025 (and how to not be) 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyt
#ADHD #Neurodivergent
Why we’re still so clueless about ADHD in 2025 (and how to not be) 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyt
#ADHD #Neurodivergent
June 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Many older adults grew up before ADHD was a known diagnosis, especially for anyone other than hyperactive young boys. They miss it in their girls, their quiet boys, and themselves.
Why we’re still so clueless about ADHD in 2025 (and how to not be) 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyt
#ADHD #Neurodivergent
Why we’re still so clueless about ADHD in 2025 (and how to not be) 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyt
#ADHD #Neurodivergent
June 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Like trying to force a square peg into a round hole, refusing to recognize and understand ADHD leads to frustration and resentment—not just for those with ADHD, but for neurotypical people, too. A little more understanding would help everyone.
Start here 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyq
#ADHD
Start here 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyq
#ADHD
June 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Like trying to force a square peg into a round hole, refusing to recognize and understand ADHD leads to frustration and resentment—not just for those with ADHD, but for neurotypical people, too. A little more understanding would help everyone.
Start here 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyq
#ADHD
Start here 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyq
#ADHD
FTR, I dislike the US Democratic party almost as much as the GOP.
I ❤️ liberal (& most progressive) ideas/people. I'll ally with them where it helps us defeat the kind of shit we've actually been dealing with forever.
Only now it's somehow OK to be an openly ignorant, bigoted cult member/idolator.🤦
I ❤️ liberal (& most progressive) ideas/people. I'll ally with them where it helps us defeat the kind of shit we've actually been dealing with forever.
Only now it's somehow OK to be an openly ignorant, bigoted cult member/idolator.🤦
June 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
FTR, I dislike the US Democratic party almost as much as the GOP.
I ❤️ liberal (& most progressive) ideas/people. I'll ally with them where it helps us defeat the kind of shit we've actually been dealing with forever.
Only now it's somehow OK to be an openly ignorant, bigoted cult member/idolator.🤦
I ❤️ liberal (& most progressive) ideas/people. I'll ally with them where it helps us defeat the kind of shit we've actually been dealing with forever.
Only now it's somehow OK to be an openly ignorant, bigoted cult member/idolator.🤦
Reposted by Esa R
June 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Some people who receive treatment for a mental illness never get better because they *aren’t* ill—they have ADHD and don’t know it.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyo
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyo
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
June 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Some people who receive treatment for a mental illness never get better because they *aren’t* ill—they have ADHD and don’t know it.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyo
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyo
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
I haven't started reading this book yet, but it looks like something helpful for #ADHD people. And, free today on Amazon.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0F7...
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0F7...
The Alchemy of Chores: Is Housework the Key to Happiness?
The Alchemy of Chores: Is Housework the Key to Happiness? - Kindle edition by Wroblewski, Nick. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
www.amazon.com
June 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I haven't started reading this book yet, but it looks like something helpful for #ADHD people. And, free today on Amazon.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0F7...
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0F7...
Many doctors still don’t recognize ADHD in adults and believe it’s something you “grow out of.” It isn’t.
Advo yourself 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyn
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Advo yourself 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyn
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
June 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Many doctors still don’t recognize ADHD in adults and believe it’s something you “grow out of.” It isn’t.
Advo yourself 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyn
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Advo yourself 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfLyn
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Many adults have spent decades struggling with focus, emotions, and low self-worth—never realizing ADHD was the missing piece. They deser the gift of understanding.
Read & share 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfHK0
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Read & share 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfHK0
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
June 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Many adults have spent decades struggling with focus, emotions, and low self-worth—never realizing ADHD was the missing piece. They deser the gift of understanding.
Read & share 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfHK0
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Read & share 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfHK0
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
New blog. First post. It’s a keeper (barely).
Get it ▸ https://lttr.ai/AfHpn
#Neurospicy #ADHD #AmWriting
Get it ▸ https://lttr.ai/AfHpn
#Neurospicy #ADHD #AmWriting
June 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
New blog. First post. It’s a keeper (barely).
Get it ▸ https://lttr.ai/AfHpn
#Neurospicy #ADHD #AmWriting
Get it ▸ https://lttr.ai/AfHpn
#Neurospicy #ADHD #AmWriting
Graduated high school in the early '80s.
Old enough to remember phone booths.
Young enough to get angry with Boomers. Or being called one.
Raised on SNL, Intellivision & one phone line with no Call Waiting option. 😱
Familiar? Say hi. (Looking for interesting #GenerationJones people to follow).
Old enough to remember phone booths.
Young enough to get angry with Boomers. Or being called one.
Raised on SNL, Intellivision & one phone line with no Call Waiting option. 😱
Familiar? Say hi. (Looking for interesting #GenerationJones people to follow).
June 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Graduated high school in the early '80s.
Old enough to remember phone booths.
Young enough to get angry with Boomers. Or being called one.
Raised on SNL, Intellivision & one phone line with no Call Waiting option. 😱
Familiar? Say hi. (Looking for interesting #GenerationJones people to follow).
Old enough to remember phone booths.
Young enough to get angry with Boomers. Or being called one.
Raised on SNL, Intellivision & one phone line with no Call Waiting option. 😱
Familiar? Say hi. (Looking for interesting #GenerationJones people to follow).
Reposted by Esa R
Mad RESPECT. LA! Resist!! ¡¡Si se puede!!
June 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Mad RESPECT. LA! Resist!! ¡¡Si se puede!!
US Senator Tommy Tuberville and other similarly ignorant people think our parents could have beaten ADHD struggles out of us.
Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AfHKz
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
June 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
US Senator Tommy Tuberville and other similarly ignorant people think our parents could have beaten ADHD struggles out of us.
Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AfHKz
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
“What a loser” — When people say these things (about others or themselves) it's because they don't understand what coping behavior looks like, or what might be behind it.
Read my story 👉 https://lttr.ai/AebXq
#MentalHealth #ADHD #GenerationJones
Read my story 👉 https://lttr.ai/AebXq
#MentalHealth #ADHD #GenerationJones
June 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
“What a loser” — When people say these things (about others or themselves) it's because they don't understand what coping behavior looks like, or what might be behind it.
Read my story 👉 https://lttr.ai/AebXq
#MentalHealth #ADHD #GenerationJones
Read my story 👉 https://lttr.ai/AebXq
#MentalHealth #ADHD #GenerationJones
“ADHD isn’t real,” “It’s caused by bad parenting,” “Everyone’s distracted now.” WRONG. These are myths, and they’re one reason why people are misdiagnosed and mismedicated.
Read � https://lttr.ai/AfGIv
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
June 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
“ADHD isn’t real,” “It’s caused by bad parenting,” “Everyone’s distracted now.” WRONG. These are myths, and they’re one reason why people are misdiagnosed and mismedicated.
Read � https://lttr.ai/AfGIv
#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Reposted by Esa R
Not being reported enough in the media. Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London concluded increase in ADHD diagnosis is due to rising awareness. #ADHD #Neurodivergent #SEND
ADHD surge driven by rising awareness rather than more cases | FT
ADHD surge driven by rising awareness rather than more cases
Real prevalence of condition has remained largely stable since 2020, according to research review
on.ft.com
June 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Not being reported enough in the media. Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London concluded increase in ADHD diagnosis is due to rising awareness. #ADHD #Neurodivergent #SEND