ADHD CHRONICLES

Why Everything Takes Longer When You Have ADHD (In Comics)

Ana Krajinovic
Ana’s stories

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Welcome to the world where “crying over spilled milk” is interpreted literally and having fun is the only solution

Created by the author.

What is the enemy number one for a person with ADHD? There are many contenders for this coveted place, but one of them wins the race when it comes to my productivity: Time! Welcome to the world where “crying over spilled milk” is interpreted literally and makes everything take longer than it should. Constant breaks from work are commonplace and the only refuge from losing time is doing something fun and stimulating.

ADHD stands for “Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder”, and no, it’s not a social media trend, it is a mental condition, which can be quite disabling. Most of us with ADHD struggle with focus, concentration, and doing pretty much anything that is not exciting and new, which often leads to mood dysregulation. But it’s not all lost! There is treatment and there is humor to be had, hence my comics are here to brighten our ADHD days. And…the last comic even offers a solution to some of these problems!

Disclaimer: This story and comics reflect my personal experience with ADHD and are not meant to be generalized to every ADHDer out there. I am also not a medical professional, just an ADHDer trying to find peace of mind…

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Ana Krajinovic
Ana’s stories

A linguist and comic researcher, PhD, and comic creator writing about mental health, languages, creativity, and life stuff (also on anakrajinovic.substack.com)