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Post by lcdc1 on Jul 23, 2008 18:34:08 GMT -5
I am trying to be positive and find good things in myself and in what I have accomplished and thought it is actually a good idea for all of us to do, so tell us what your positive side of ADHD/ADD or whatever you have, is.
I guess one good thing about being ADHD is that I meet so many people on forums and in person since I have been open about my issues that I really do not ever feel alone! I used to feel alone and so frustrated like I was the only one that had to fight the world. My life has changed since I do not have to hide things anymore, it is positive!
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Post by charliegirl on Jul 23, 2008 22:54:54 GMT -5
The only real positives I think are ADHD related for me are that I am very creative. I tend to be able to think of something and just know how to make it without thinking about it. Actually, if I have to sit down and draw plans for it, I get distracted and can't do it but when allowed to just follow my vision, its instinctive. I also have been able to come up with simple solutions to problems that have stymied others at work.
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Post by lcdc1 on Jul 24, 2008 1:49:03 GMT -5
Yeah, I think you are a good problem solver, it has worked for some of my issues! ;D
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Post by John on Jul 24, 2008 12:18:47 GMT -5
Umm, ummm, can I get back to you on that LC  1. Seeing things from a totally different perspective. 2. If your my friend there is nothing I will not do for you. 3. Looking at the details. |
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Post by lcdc1 on Jul 24, 2008 12:36:35 GMT -5
Yes, John, I think I resemble 1 and 2 a lot also, see we can think of a lot when we put our heads together! Now the detail one, huhmmm, maybe if it something I really am interested in!
I think you also forgot about your positive sense of humor! ;D
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Post by John on Jul 25, 2008 9:38:46 GMT -5
I think you also forgot about your positive sense of humor! ;D LC I didn't forget about it, it's just that I have to 'curb' it occasionally 'cause I tend to let it go unrestrained so many times.  And then I tend to alienate/offend too many people with my ''out there' humor which leads to further feelings of isolation . . . WoW I just did a CBT {Cognitive Behavioral Therapy} on myself.  |
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Post by bugsmom on Jul 25, 2008 10:54:57 GMT -5
Umm, ummm, can I get back to you on that LC 1. Seeing things from a totally different perspective. 2. If your my friend there is nothing I will not do for you. 3. Looking at the details. This is my Josh to a tee! Especially number #2! |
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Post by John on Jul 26, 2008 13:57:52 GMT -5
 Hey somebody's following in my footsteps . . . Hee.hee
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Post by lcdc1 on Jul 28, 2008 9:13:18 GMT -5
I think the #2 one holds true for a lot of ADHD'ers myself, at least that is what I have observed! I think it is because we can really appreciate finding a true friend that knows who we really are! I wonder if ADHD'ers form deeper bonds with people once they let them in?
I know for a friend of mine that died recently, it seemed to really hurt and it was very hard to lose someone I trusted so deeply and who knew and liked the real me!
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Post by John on Jul 29, 2008 16:00:33 GMT -5
LC I'm sorry about losing your friend, that must be hard for you . . .
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I was about to conquer the world but then I got distracted by something shiny.
