SaQra 284 Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 This is a blatant desperation sighting that literally JUST happened involving a friend of mine, we'll call him X. Now, for context, X and I bonded recently over our shared ADHD. We're also both super nerdy and he wanted me to teach him a tabletop RPG, so after we'd met up this evening for a walk I invited him back to my flat to show him the basics of the game. We hadn't hung out too much prior to this, so once we got back I showed him around, got us both some soda and we sat down to start poring over the various books and dice involved in the hobby. My room is tiny, so he sat on my bed and I was down on the floor leaning against my desk chair. As we both immersed ourselves in the game and the thousand tangential conversations that tend to arise when two people with ADHD talk, I noticed that, after a while, X was squirming beyond his usual hyperactive levels. He'd alternate between bouncing his legs frantically and tugging at the straps of his outfit, some flowery-patterned overalls. I was just prepared to write it off as just nerves at visiting a new friend's house honestly, but shortly after I noticed X actually turned to me and blurted that he should really slow down with his mugs of soda because he needed to pee! I was too stunned by the openness of the admission to formulate a response in the moment, so I kind of just shrugged it off and the topic of conversation soon changed! Despite what he'd said about his bladder, X kept drinking soda as we chatted, and he didn't make any signs of moving towards the bathroom for another whole hour!! By that point, his bouncing had gotten faster and it was obvious (to me anyway) that he really had to go, but he was still talking and not acknowledging the situation, fixated as he was (and we both were) on the task at hand. It actually took me asking him to get him to finally go and pee! As soon as I asked the question he hesitated in what he was saying and sheepishly agreed that yes, he did need the bathroom, so I told him to go. While I didn't actively try and listen while he relieved himself, I definitely heard a strong stream and he certainly came out of the toilet much more relaxed and less hyper than when he entered! I know this isn't the most detailed experience but I just found X's distraction so cute that I wanted to share it here! notthewees, sleeping_cat01, Varys and 8 others 9 2 Quote Link to comment
wetaccident 185 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Wow, that's pretty amazing. Thanks for sharing. I'm kind of hoping you hang out again! Quote Link to comment
Spectator9 952 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I have read that some people with ADHD may ignore body signals like hunger, thirst and pee urgency. From your description of the incident, it appears that X has developed a pretty good capacity, perhaps because he ignores the need to pee until it gets really urgent. You should hang around with him more and learn more about him! SaQra 1 Quote Link to comment
SaQra 284 Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Spectator9 said: I have read that some people with ADHD may ignore body signals like hunger, thirst and pee urgency. From your description of the incident, it appears that X has developed a pretty good capacity, perhaps because he ignores the need to pee until it gets really urgent. You should hang around with him more and learn more about him! This is absolutely true!! I can't necessarily comment on what he feels is accurate, but I know I absolutely ignore those kinds of things in pursuit of other goals! Anyhow, he's a lovely guy all around so I'm planning to hang out with him more!! Quote Link to comment
Lovetoholdin 38 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I assume the game you both played was DND? Or a related game like that? I've never played DND but I also have ADHD so welcome to the other weird correlation between bathroom topics and ADHD lol. SaQra 1 Quote Link to comment
SaQra 284 Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) It is D&D! I've been playing for years, while he's new like I said! And yeah, the ADHD bathroom-ignoring is real xD Edited October 16, 2021 by SaQra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment
notthewees 248 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I have an ASD diagnosis and one time when I was in my mid-teens I wet myself by surprise. It was a huge-volume wetting. Thankfully I was alone. I had been in my head having daydreams. SaQra 1 Quote Link to comment
SaQra 284 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, notthewees said: I have an ASD diagnosis and one time when I was in my mid-teens I wet myself by surprise. It was a huge-volume wetting. Thankfully I was alone. I had been in my head having daydreams. I've had several smaller accidents due to being hyperfocused on other stuff like work or videogames, I get where you're coming from! Quote Link to comment
Lovetoholdin 38 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 To both of you there is a autism topic that was just started here today go find it and check it out. I'll put the link to it in my follow up post Quote Link to comment
sleeping_cat01 828 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 10/13/2021 at 5:57 AM, SaQra said: I know this isn't the most detailed experience but I just found X's distraction so cute that I wanted to share it here! And unsurprisingly, you're not the only one who finds it cute, even without all the details! If I witnessed something similar, I would want to post about it too. Quote Link to comment
petitewonder 480 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Awww this is such a cute story. ❤️ (Especially like, you having to tell him to go and him getting a bit shy about it. :3) Also his overalls sound adorable. SaQra 1 Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.