We are sun and moon, dear friend; we are sea and land. It is not our purpose to become each other; it is to recognize each other, to learn to see the other and honor him for what he is: each the other's opposite and complement.” - Hermann Hesse, Narcissus & Goldmund
25 STRUGGLES OF ADHD
-
- TIME: Being on time and/or having concept of time
- MEMORY: Forgetting both important and unimportant things
- ATTENTION AND FOCUS: Having trouble getting started, staying focused, or just checking out altogether. Particularly boring, overwhelming or tedious activities.
- APPEARING LAZY: Confused and overwhelmed, they are doing their best.
- UNMOTIVATED: Everyone is trying hard! Day to day living seems overwhelming, but it’s not for want of trying.
- STRESS: Causes fight or flight impulses; the brain goes into hyper-focus or it freezes.
- DETAIL: Little interest in details, difficult to spend the time concentrating on minutia.
- OVERWHELMED AND FEELING OUT OF CONTROL
- DISTRACTED, SCATTERED AND FRANTIC
- STOMACH UPSETS AND OTHER PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
- THE 5 SENSES ARE HYPER ALERT (HEARING, TOUCH, SMELL, SIGHT, & TASTE)
- EMOTIONAL SENSITIVITIES
- OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)
- ANXIETY
- FEELING ALIENATED
- IMPULSIVE
- BOREDOM: SO MUCH ENERGY, MAKES BORING TASKS INSUFFERABLE!
- DISORGANIZED
- INDECISIVE: CAN’T PLAN OR PRIORITIZE
- EASILY FRUSTRATED (due to feeling constantly overwhelmed and out of control)
- MOOD SWINGS: UPS AND DOWNS
- PROCRASTINATION: DIFFICULTY GETTING STARTED
- DIFFICULTY COMPLETING TASKS
- FATIGUE
- DEPRESSION
30 WONDERFUL QUALITIES OF ADHD
- UNIQUE
- GENIUS
- GREAT ENERGY
- FAIR/JUST
- HARDWORKING
- PERSISTENT
- DETERMINED
- GENEROUS
- DRIVEN
- CREATIVE
- SMART
- PROBLEM-SOLVER
- KIND
- SENSITIVE
- INVENTIVE
- SPONTANEOUS
- FUNNY
- CHARMING
- HYPERFOCUSED
- RESILIENT
- FLEXIBLE
- PERSONABLE
- HOPEFUL
- RISK TAKER
- ABILITIES & TALENTS
- CONVERSATIONALIST!
- PASSIONATE
- INNOVATIVE
- OUT OF THE BOX THINKER
- INSPIRATIONAL
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE HAVE ADHD?
Innovators
Poets
Writers
Artists
Musicians
Rule Breakers
Freethinkers
Entrepreneurs
Renegades
World Changers
Rebels
Activists
Geniuses
Outliers
Comedians
Social Butterflies
WHY DO THESE SYMPTOMS AND BRILLIANCES EXIST?
The neuroscientists will tell you people with ADHD are born with a different brain.
It may be the brain, or it may be that those with ADHD seem to be born extra sensitive.
Either way, it’s challenging
This means that they’ll be sensitive to things like light, sound, touch, emotions (everyone has a different mix). This can be difficult to live with, but easily managed.
On the other hand, they’ll be extra sensitive and hyper-aware of amazing things. For example, they may be empathic and sensitive to other people, and exhibit gifts and talents in certain areas.
IN A NUTSHELL
Because they’re more sensitive than most, existence can be a trial.
Being overwhelmed by stimuli is difficult but not impossible!
Sensitivity can lead to stress
Stress can affect the brain causing it to shut down, panic or become scattered.
WHAT TO DO NOW
READ, READ, READ! OUR OTHER RESOURCES WILL HELP YOU GAIN INSIGHT
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE E-BOOK AND OTHER FREE RESOURCES
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL HELP, SEND US AN EMAIL OR GIVE US A CALL
So the fact that I’m me and no one else is one of my greatest assets. Emotional hurt is the price a person has to pay in order to be independent.”- Haruki Murakami, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
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A rare perspective and honest account of what it's like to have ADHD told through their own words.
We are sun and moon, dear friend; we are sea and land. It is not our purpose to become each other; it is to recognize each other, to learn to see the other and honor him for what he is: each the other's opposite and complement.”- Hermann Hesse, Narcissus & Goldmund
25 STRUGGLES OF ADHD
-
- TIME: Being on time and/or having concept of time
- MEMORY: Forgetting both important and unimportant things
- ATTENTION AND FOCUS: Having trouble getting started, staying focused, or just checking out altogether. Particularly boring, overwhelming or tedious activities.
- APPEARING LAZY: Confused and overwhelmed, they are doing their best.
- UNMOTIVATED: Everyone is trying hard! Day to day living seems overwhelming, but it’s not for want of trying.
- STRESS: Causes fight or flight impulses; the brain goes into hyper focus or it freezes.
- DETAIL: Little interest in details, difficult to spend the time concentrating on minutia.
- OVERWHELMED AND FEELING OUT OF CONTROL
- DISTRACTED, SCATTERED AND FRANTIC
- STOMACH UPSETS AND OTHER PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
- THE 5 SENSES ARE HYPER ALERT (HEARING, TOUCH, SMELL, SIGHT, & TASTE)
- EMOTIONAL SENSITIVITIES
- OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)
- ANXIETY
- FEELING ALIENATED
- IMPULSIVE
- BOREDOM: SO MUCH ENERGY, MAKES BORING TASKS INSUFFERABLE!
- DISORGANIZED
- INDECISIVE: CAN’T PLAN OR PRIORITIZE
- EASILY FRUSTRATED (due to feeling constantly overwhelmed and out of control)
- MOOD SWINGS: UPS AND DOWNS
- PROCRASTINATION: DIFFICULTY GETTING STARTED
- DIFFICULTY COMPLETING TASKS
- FATIGUE
- DEPRESSION
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Download WHAT EVERY CHILD WISHES YOU KNEW ABOUT ADHD e-Book
A rare perspective and honest account of what it's like to have ADHD told through their own words.
30 WONDERFUL QUALITIES OF ADHD
- UNIQUE
- GENIUS
- GREAT ENERGY
- FAIR/JUST
- HARDWORKING
- PERSISTENT
- DETERMINED
- GENEROUS
- DRIVEN
- CREATIVE
- SMART
- PROBLEM-SOLVER
- KIND
- SENSITIVE
- INVENTIVE
- SPONTANEOUS
- FUNNY
- CHARMING
- HYPERFOCUSED
- RESILIENT
- FLEXIBLE
- PERSONABLE
- HOPEFUL
- RISK TAKER
- ABILITIES & TALENTS
- CONVERSATIONALIST!
- PASSIONATE
- INNOVATIVE
- OUT OF THE BOX THINKER
- INSPIRATIONAL
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE HAVE ADHD?
Innovators
Poets
Writers
Artists
Musicians
Rule Breakers
Freethinkers
Entrepreneurs
World Changers
Renegades
Activists
Rebels
Outliers
Geniuses
Social Butterflies
Comedians
WHY DO THESE SYMPTOMS AND BRILLIANCES EXIST?
The neuroscientists will tell you people with ADHD are born with a different brain.
It may be the brain, or it may be that those with ADHD seem to be born extra sensitive.
Either way, it’s challenging
This means that they’ll be sensitive to things like light, sound, touch, emotions (everyone has a different mix). This can be difficult to live with, but easily managed.
On the other hand, they’ll be extra sensitive and hyper-aware of amazing things. For example, they may be empathic and sensitive to other people, and exhibit gifts and talents in certain areas.
IN A NUTSHELL
Because they’re more sensitive than most, existence can be a trial.
Being overwhelmed by stimuli is difficult but not impossible!
Sensitivity can lead to stress
Stress can affect the brain causing it to shut down, panic or become scattered.
WHAT TO DO NOW
READ, READ, READ! OUR OTHER RESOURCES WILL HELP YOU GAIN INSIGHT
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE E-BOOK AND OTHER FREE RESOURCES
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL HELP, SEND US AN EMAIL OR GIVE US A CALL
So the fact that I’m me and no one else is one of my greatest assets. Emotional hurt is the price a person has to pay in order to be independent.” - Haruki Murakami, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
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