Do you view ADD/ADHD as an obstacle or a gift?
Honestly, It hink it's both. Depending on what I'm attempting to accomplish, haha..
Most of the time it's an obstacle. I don't like being distracted from what I'm trying to concentrate on. I can be pretty handy in free flow painting, though, just letting my brain go where it wants to. :)
I can definitely understand! It's discouraging to keep losing focus when all you want is to find success in the task at hand. But- when it comes to creativity- maaan, is it a blessing or what! hahaha..
I agree w/u 100%. My lil brother has ADHD and Autism and he may not concentrate well on things he doesn't find interesting, but when it's something he really likes, he will put all his effort into it. He also has a picture perfect memory! Do you know the rapper Eminem? He has ADHD also. Sure, his lyrics may be vulgar sometimes, but he's a good rapper .. and he's a billionaire! lol Never let ADHD hold you back!
Definitely! ADD/ADHD can be an obstacle- but it is not an obstacle that can't be crossed! And it should never prohibit us from the achievements we set out to accomplish`~!♡ And thank you for sharing about your brother! .... and Eminem! haha
Obstacle, I just hate how I can focous, and small tasks like reading can take forever.
Aaaaah, I relate to this way too much. Yeah. I'm reading several books at once because it's hard to just get through one at a time- but since I'm also busy in general- finishing any of them is feeling like it's taking a lifetime :/ .... which, yeah, is definitely frustrating.
What books would you like to read? Any specifically??
See, for me, I can hyperfocus on reading (than god) and read books in a matter of minutes. But the second you ask me to do it sitting still, NOPE. But still, reading is my strong suit, I read a higher level then some college profs. But It does not translate to standerdized testing.
Hi! I have ADHD and although it's affected my grades and stuff at school, and I've been called an annoying b!tch to my face, adhd is a gift. It lets us see things diffrently and profide new and unique points of views. To whoever had ADD/ADHD know that it does get betetr, and it does not control who you are, it just enhances it!
Yesss, absolutely. Regardless of how others perceive it- we are given the opportunity to decide what it means to us - to our growth, to our journey. You are beautiful! ^___^
I tottally agree. I think it's both. But overall it's gotta be a blessing? I like being unique. However, sometimes it's hard to feel good about it..:/
Yesss, absolutely. ^______^ Definitely always a blessing-- to be alive, and to be experiencing the world through our own unique window.
thanks that is how I see it, just looking at the world a little differently big deal we are all individuals...
I mean, how could we all have our own purpose on this earth if we all viewed the world through the same lens. Even as any individual national culture, we still have so many sub-views and perspectives. ~~ it's rad. ^___^
My son has ADHD, he is my world, always bright and breezy, he is my Tigger, unfortunately I'm eeore, difficult to keep up, getting older. I have five children, on3.5 with dyspraxia, one schizophrenic, one food hoarder all these are lab els, wrong to follow them, I don't, I have various issues that were not known when younger, it takes alsorts to make a world, live and let live,
Well, as long as you are aware that he struggles with focus, you can research the best ways to approach him- to help him get through school and just general growing up.
I feel like being aware of the battle--whether our own, the ones we love, or the ones we meet... is the most crucial. Through this awareness, can we adjust the way we respond/react - and become a lot more efficient.
What do you think?
I agree, just pointing out that if things are not recognised you find own way to deal with things, weather have label or not?
Yes! Regardless, we will always find ways to cope-- but being aware guides us toward the direction that leads to the mosteffective measures and understandings. ^____^
And truly, it only does the most help to have such a bright source of love and light- like a mother.
A lot of the time I feel like it's an obstacle. I can't concentrate very well, and I don't do well on a lot of school/homework. When I hyperfocus, though, it can be a gift.
I would say both. People with ADD can pay attention to many different things at once, but have trouble focusing on important tasks. We learn what we are interested in, which means we may not be good in every subject, but we have the potential to excel at what we're interested in.
Hello new here. I would say both. I dont think I saw it as an obstacle until recently when I have had a harder time managing it and having impulse control issues. It has been out of control for the last 2 years due to some life changes. I have been hyper focusing on food. I find something I like and eat it for weeks. Great when it is a fruit or vegetable (dropped 20 lbs), bad when it is fried chicken or chocolate (gained 40-60 in 3 months). Life was far too hectic to worry about ADHD before the last two years. However, now that things are slow it is obvious how dysfunctional I can be at times. I want to do a doctorate, but realized recently that never in my whole life have I been able to attend school consistently. I missed 80% of nearly every course since 14. I have done two masters degrees and have had some very interesting ways of getting around this problem. But it cost me in high school and undergrad. I could pass any test put in front of me, but I could never remember when we were having them so I didnt show up. I want to do a doctorate, but there is no way I will survive it without Cognitive Behavior Therapy, medication, dissertation coach, and an assistant to keep me organized. Even then, I am terrified I will screw it up. So I am waiting another year. This is the first time I have been honest with myself about the whole situation and what it has cost me. I work in education and ADHD helps me keep things interesting for others. I can read when they are bored and change things up. But I also cant organize papers or remember many other things. My first day teaching a college course this semester...I forgot the books. I have also been fantastic at working with ADHD kids and prefer them. I never wanted to take medication because I felt ADHD helped me in many ways. Though, hyper focus has always been a problem for me. I used to stay up for days doing something that caught my interest. I would miss everything.
I am only part-time now because I cant manage fulltime. However, I plan to go fulltime next year with the above help CBT, medication, virtual assistant. I have had to swallow my pride and admit I need help which has turned out to be an opportunity to reflect. Still, I would never tell my coworkers potential employers I have ADHD or anyone for that matter. It would have a negative impact on my career. I will have to wait until I am a little further along to share that part of my story with the world as there is a great deal of stereotyping in my field.
Honestly I think of it as an obstacle. It's so frustrating to not be able to get work done.
@ADHDcrazygirl I know what you mean
I view it as a obstacle at times. I to have add@ADHDcrazygirl