Quoting "Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. "

What's It Like To Have ADD?


What is it like to have ADD? What is the feel of the syndrome? I have a short talk that I often give to groups as an introduction to the subjective experience of ADD and what it is like to live with it:

Attention Deficit Disorder. First of all I resent the term. As far as I'm concerned most people have Attention Surplus Disorder. I mean, life being what it is, who can pay attention to anything for very long? Is it really a sign of mental health to be able to balance your checkbook, sit still in your chair, and never speak out of turn?

As far as I can see, many people who don't have ADD are charter members of the Congenitally Boring.





A.D.D. As we all know in the "linear thinking world" stands for

Attention

Deficit

Disorder

I also find this to be very negative !!


In my world A.D.D stands for

ADDaptable

Determined

Dedicated

Like the word association that we have all been playing for dons

Can you guys and gals give me some more positive words to exchange any that I might have.

Even if you can only think of one word to change please post

When were done and have a slew of Positive words then we can vote on a new meaning for A.D.D.

Thanks

Garry

ADDed Addvantages

A = alive, articulate, affluent, alert,

D=delightful, daring, dreamy, dear, dreamers:)

I've heard:

Added

Deluxe

Dimensions


how about:

Active

Dynamic

Diverse

It's weird you didn't have much response to this. This is the fun kind of posts.


how about:

Amusing-Drug-Defense or Aplied Dork Defense

alright, maybe not those
how about:

Applied-Distraction-Decoy
Anxious-Direct-Demeanor
Assumed-Dumb-Detatched
Ascend-Doubt-Discrimination

I want to do more but I have to go.

It's me again. hehe

ADDictive-Disruptive-Demeanor
Americas-Diverse-Decore
Added-depth-discussions

Artistic-Delicate-Devout
Adderal-Does-Datrick

A-Different-Direction

A....admirable

D....direct

D....delightful

My name is Kerlly.. I am new here.. I am 39, and I just got diagnosed wit hADd. Need support, and help.. Need t odecide on a career. I am a ENFP?INFP etc.., I have many interests,also I ammon Ritalin..and feel withdrawn.. I live in northern Ontario..any good meds for ADD. in Canada? where could i get help for careers..with ADD etc.., Thanks for those sights All the Best
~Kelly.:)

Hey there fasttalkingmom

Can I call you FTM easier to type
Or do you have a real name that would be even better

I like your

A....admirable

D....direct

D....delightful


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and Sara's

A-Different-Direction

All sugestions have been great but these are my favorites so far

Originally posted by Garry Lawton
Can I call you FTM easier to type Or do you have a real name

Paula ! :cool:

Thank You Paula

Now that I have asked the question I remeber seeing your name on some of the posts

Grin ADD forgetfullnes

A~ accelerated

D~ daydreaming

D~ dexterity

:D

Thanks Garry. I'm glad you liked: A-Different-Direction

Altruistic

Diversified

Deviants

Originally posted by Wheel1975
Garry,

Could we identify diplomacy,

as the ability to leave some things unsaid, and the ability to selectively and indirectly say others,

as perhaps a hallmark deficit in ADHD?

Always Direct Hardly Diplomatic?

These are my favorites so far


sarasmyl24 for ADD -- A-Different-Direction

wheel1975 ADHD -- Always Direct Hardly Diplomatic?


Anybody else see any they really like