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Post by nething on Feb 28, 2014 1:52:00 GMT -5
As someone just beginning to wrap their time deficient brain around the concept of an ADHD diagnosis and further not a regular forum visitor, you'll have to excuse me if I stumble on any forum or posting etiquette. My hope in posting and reading is to provide a stronger ground (think electricity... point of least resistance) by which to handle what I am sure has been difficult, if not impossible, for.......................
*screeching tire noise* <insert 10 other things I'm actively working on at the same moment> *Neal Caffrey hat flip... *
Hi, my name is J and yes the above is very typically the way my brain works. I spent a total of almost 15 minutes putting that first paragraph together only to realize that the product of that time spent was not going to deliver any benefit to you all or myself and in turn my focus should be turned to a handful of the millions of other things that typically inhabit my day and in particular my evenings.
I'm a talker however I find both talking and writing about myself to be very self involved (as it assumes someone should have any interest in what I have to communicate) and as such have attempted in my life to become a better listener. This doesn't stop me from holding people's ear hostage when necessary either to rant or get a point across.
So my warmest hello to all. I look forward to our adventure down this rabbit hole together...
J
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Post by Amtram on Feb 28, 2014 10:58:25 GMT -5
Gee, seems normal to me! Welcome to the group, we're glad to have you.
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Post by dotty on Feb 28, 2014 21:50:50 GMT -5
Hello Nething. Welcome to the forum ... er, rabbit hole.
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Post by nething on Mar 1, 2014 2:02:20 GMT -5
Thank you both. I'm not usually one to take the time for forums (not that I find it a waste of time rather that with 2.5 kids, a wife, a business, etc it's just not typically on my radar) That said I've been thinking a lot more recently about connecting with others with similar abilities as mine. For two reasons; the ability to ground me to my limitations (I regularly have times I feel that not only can I fix everything for everyone but that I should already be doing so....) and as well to offer my experiences in the interest of helping others. I find a lot of people get really down and out about their prognosis. Like something is wrong with them... I, despite complete opposition from everyone close to me, find my abilities far more empowering than limiting. Don't get me wrong this optimism comes with a downside and that's an incredible expectation I strap myself with everyday. When I don't meet my expectations it's almost painful to pull myself out of the hole of disappointment. But it makes me stronger.
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Post by Amtram on Mar 1, 2014 10:42:16 GMT -5
That's what we're hoping to do here. Having ADHD is a PITA, but understanding it makes it so much easier to deal with. I feel that pursuing treatments that have no validity or engaging in wishful thinking can often make things worse. Knowledge is power. Even though we don't have a lot of truly conclusive information to go on, there's still a lot that's useful.
Have you had reason to get your children tested? I mention this only because of the high heritability of ADHD and because early intervention produces the most positive outcomes. . .
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