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just had to take my meds to get the focus/energy to clean the bathroom. pathetic.
BLAH.
I really can’t stand seeing the term “ADD” being thrown around casually. I think it’s even worse when the term is used in popular media and it enforces the behavior even further, with a newly placed, and ignorant, ideological support system to encourage it. It’s so demeaning to me to see those things, because it’s not just them improperly using the term, it’s a clear representation of what most people’s perception of ADD is and it also makes it clear that they’re comfortable enough to throw the term around casually - complete with the ever present, what I like to call “pop culture self diagnosis”- which shows their level of respect. These scenarios on a whole generally just reflect, I think, the anti-progression we with ADD/ADHD see in our culture regarding a true understanding and a positive image of the ADD/ADHD populous. You’re allowed to marginalize and make fun of ADD kids and adults because the suffering isn’t surface level and some of the side effects seem funny. I usually don’t mind so much being surrounded by this type of prejudice, I just brush it off, and know that not many people understand me and not many people understand ADD and that’s ok; it only makes those that do that much more special to me. I have developed a pretty tough shell and a high level of confidence that some children and adults living with ADD/ADHD don’t have. So, who’s speaking up for them?
I don’t know, I just hope people will start to think before they speak. ADD, unless you’ve had close contact with it on a personal level, is very rarely what people think it is. ADD can be such a wonderful gift, but the negative connotations currently associated with it will only help drive those gifted people back into the closet of their mind, where they feel safe.
This was sort of triggered by a conversation I had with my new roommate last night who found out I had ADD and asked “So, what does that mean?” upon asking him what he knew he said “Well… I have an idea”. Intuition, and the inflection of his voice, clearly told me he thought it to be kind of a joke, so I explained probably overly astutely and secretly felt hurt. I hate opening up about it. I then logged on to facebook this morning and saw those three little letters in someone’s status. Anyways, this is getting long and I haven’t edited it for any semblance of continuity, so it’s rather ineloquent and perhaps a bit convoluted I’m sure, but I hope the heart of it is easily conveyed…
Lose the judgement.
ADD minds love connections. Many people with ADD see themselves as “big picture” thinkers. With less dominant left-brain functions, the right brain functions inevitably become more dominant. The right brain is home to emotions, pattern-recognition, intuition, creativity, and loves connections; the left brain is linear and works on rules, facts and figures. The ADD mind strives to make connections between multiple fundamental concepts. When a new ideas or fact is considered the ADD mind fits it to the previously collated and connected library of information already stored in memory.
Yess.
every day I’m like sheldon and the number 72
YES, this is so accurate.
(Source: my-adhd-saga, via mslizabethlane)
I’m sure there are others of you out there that reflect my sentiments. I get bummed out over the way our school system fails children who are gifted creatively. The children who know school to be, not about learning, but instead as a 12 year plan on how to best conform and sacrifice their unique talents. Don’t let them kill your spirit. They can give you a lesson plan, but they can never take away the sovereignty of your beautiful mind.
Oh, how I hate being nonsensically nervous. I know when I’m calm I can answer any question and think of infinite solutions to a problem, but under the veil of anxiety? - Sometimes I limit myself. I speak too quickly and my ADD gets my goat, because my nerves aren’t allowing things to sink in and process appropriately. Which is quite ironic seeing as one of the things I cite on my resume and in interviews is my ability to think calmly, diffuse tense situations, and lead under immense pressure. The kicker is, I am generally a confident person, but perfectionism gets the best of me at times such as this and I slip up while putting the effort into trying to ace everything, rather than just trying to relax and “do the best that I can”. Oh, how I hate that phrase. That phrase is a death sentence to mediocrity in my eyes. Ah, the irrational woes of being a relentless, painstaking, perfectionist. I am preparing like a mad woman for this interview tomorrow, I want this job SO badly. I hate interviews because there are so many unknown variables to the situation. I can only prepare so much. That bothers me. I like to find the intricacies within everything and tackle the “unknown” with the absolute upmost in preparedness and knowledge in an intelligent and efficient manner. With interviews, you are partially blind, preparedness can only bring you so far and confidence must deliver you fully. Which once I actually get the job my confidence will regulate - soar, even - but my nerves are so unpredictable in the preliminary process. Sometimes I’m fine; sometimes I’m a wreck.
Just writing this helped, I feel more calm, yet prayers would be appreciated, I’m sure my current nerves will be amplified tomorrow.
Sadly, this man is spot on, yet our school system was procured to do exactly what it has done and I know by the nature of whom controls it, it will only change superficially.
(Source: livelucid, via thinkforyourselves)
I’ve found a few good biofeedback-esque brain wave manipulating sounds on youtube. I’ve had to sift through quite a few though to find anything worthwhile - luckily, I know what I’m looking for; I’m sure lots of people end up listening to pure rubbish for 15 minutes.
The video embedded above is a 10 minute sound clip meant to procure and maintain high frequency brain waves, or Gamma Waves. This sound will be extremely helpful to those who have ADD/ADHD but is equally as helpful to those without - either way it will improve cognitive ability. Effects generally last for about 15-20 minutes after completion of the clip - it varies by person. You can repeat use of this as many times as needed, however, I would advise that you utilize it’s benefits no more than once every 30-45 minutes, as inducing such high processing and attention can be overwhelming in high volumes. If you become overwhelmed it’s not a big deal, just shut the sound off and do some deep breathing to relax yourself; your body will naturally return to a normative state in a few minutes.
If any of you have particular success with this and would like to have me post a broader spectrum of sounds to achieve other brain frequencies - and in turn reap different benefits - or if you’d just like to know more about the science of biofeedback, get in touch with me, I’d be happy to assist.
I have only ever taken ritalin, it was fantastic for about 2 months after that the side effects became completely unbearable. I feel lifeless, soulless, anti-social. It was torture. After that I swore off medication, however I’m starting to think there is no way I am going to survive and get my doctorate without the aid of medication. Biofeedback and diet are helping, but I still can’t obtain the kind of focus that medication provides. With the long hours of work and school on the horizon I really need to be considering supplemental medication to my normal routine for times when attention is of dire importance.
Is there anyone who had a similar experience with ritalin and who has had amiable results with another medication? I am considering trying Adderall, however, I’m incredibly weary.
Suggestions?
I would just like to say ditto this, especially in terms of forums & blogs and the like. I’m finding some decent links though, maybe I will post them soon… I think I might actually use my access to professional journals to see what the latest medical lit is saying about it too.
Hey! I have ADD, it’s not all bad! :) I go to ADDforums.com when I’m feeling blue/out of sorts/in need of information. It’s a great forum made by ADDers and moderated by them; it’s a large group, and the empathy is very comforting. Sometimes you just need some who “gets it”.
As far as medical information, that can be overwhelming since so much of ADD is not well understood - even today. There are many loose projections and hypothesis floating around, which makes it difficult to get concrete facts, and in turn, appropriate help. However, I HIGHLY suggest the books “Delivered from Distraction” and “Driven to Distraction” by Dr. Ed Hallowell. Dr. Hallowell has ADD himself and has dedicated his life to supporting others with ADD with his medical knowledge and personal experience. Delivered to Distraction really helped me to feel not alone when I was diagnosed at 21. I hope it helps you.
Let me know if there is anything I can do or talk with you about, my ask box is always open.
(Source: elizabethjanemalfoy)
