I don't want to be an adult anymore

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I know how you feel. I yearn for earlier times. I sometimes wish time could stand still so I have more time to make certain decisions.

I find being an adult a challenge because when you're an adult you have like loads of admin to do and you have to pay bills blah blah blah

And also I think you have to say things different when you're an adult. Like in an adult way and I get stuck with that because my brain doesn't function like that

But what's good about being an adult is that when you're an adult you can do what ever you like and there's no adults to stop you. I think that's the best part

I don't think I've got the kind of brain that gets bored because I can literally only remember a couple of times in my life when I've been bored so I can't relate to that fortunately/unfortunately

I think that's quite interesting actually. Personally I've always been the type to get bored very easily. Heck I even had a diary entry from when I was about fourteen that started with 'Dear Diary, I am bored out of my freaking mind!'

I have school reports from when I was really young that say things like 'LD has a habit of running out of the classroom and playing outside when she's bored' and 'LD left the classroom today to work on her art project again! Supervise this one'

I do have a vivid memory of a teacher being in shock that I was paying attention and not slacking off. It's a skill that I learnt, to keep attention even when I was actively bored.

During University lectures I remember times where I was really bored and the stage where the lecturer would talk had a carpeted surface and my brain would impulsively think huh I wonder what it would be like if started rolling around on the stage. I wonder if it's soft. Obviously I never did start rolling around on the floor.

I found doodling helped me pay attention. I sort of needed something to do with my hands. I have a mini basketball that I like to throw around when I'm working from home. Helps me think. Stops me from wandering off. Music is a really good motivator as well.

My bride and my longest-time friend (since 1961!) were comparing their childhoods and what you describe sounds like them. Neither is on the Autism Spectrum, however. But both were ADHD.

I am on the Autism Spectrum. I didn't leave the classroom though my attention might. I did get bored and lose interest, however―in 1961–1962 I tried to entertain myself by sneakily folding paper and cutting snowflakes. Apparently I was not sneaky enough. My parents were called in for a parent-teacher meeting and came home with Tom Swift and His Giant Robot. That is how I was introduced to Science Fiction and I am still grateful to that teacher for this.

That's interesting because "easily bored" is a symptom of ADHD and I do have undisputed ADHD but boredom isn't something that happens to me

In my case, I can't say for sure since I've never been tested for ADHD. Growing up it was never brought up as a possibility. People just saw me as lazy. Unmotivated. Has potential but doesn't use it. Lacks self-discipline. If only she applied herself. If only she tried.

Some people said it was attention seeking. Others said I was just anxious.

I often felt dismissed when I was growing up. I think that contributed to the depression.

Yeah that must be hard when you feel dismissed

A lot of employers seem to have high expectations for some of the terrible/low paid/uninspiring jobs that they have available.

It is not uncommon for employers like this to have the attitude of "you should should be grateful for any employment". Employment seems to be a sellers market however, with the current state of things, so I guess they get all cocky?

adult sucks! I do not do many adult things but even trying to look after self sucks vs help as kid.