Hey, I’m Ace, glad you’re here.
For most of my life, I’ve felt a little out of sync, like everyone else got a manual I missed. School was tough, not because I wasn’t smart, but because paying attention felt like trying to listen to someone whisper in a noisy crowd. I’d drift away, lose assignments, procrastinate endlessly, and struggle to explain why. Teachers called me bright but disorganized. Friends thought I was shy or aloof. The truth was, I had ideas and emotions swirling around, but getting them out clearly always felt impossible.
Because of this, relationships didn’t come easily. Conversations felt like minefields, what if I said the wrong thing? Anxiety crept in, and eventually, I developed a difficulty pronouncing certain letters, another reason to stay quiet. It was easier to be alone with my big ideas than to fumble through social interactions. But the isolation hurt, and sometimes I reached for unhealthy ways to numb that pain. Dependencies formed quietly, promising relief, only to deepen the struggles I faced.
Eventually, things started clicking, and my family played a huge role in that. They became my anchor, my saviors, patiently understanding and supporting me even when I struggled to explain what I was experiencing. Not perfectly, I still procrastinate, still get lost in my head, but I’ve learned strategies, built habits, and created structures that help manage my inattentive ADHD. While I’ve yet to officially get diagnosed (finding someone specialized in ADHD here isn’t exactly easy), the experiences I’ve had feel unmistakably real.
I created AntiADD as a place to share what’s genuinely helped me and others who might feel similar. Here you’ll find approachable information, practical tools, honest stories, and resources without judgment or jargon.
I’m not pretending to have all the answers, just offering what’s worked for me so far and hoping it helps you too. If you ever feel alone or misunderstood, remember: you’re not broken, just wired differently. Let’s figure this out together.