Had a creative bug bite me last night and thought I'd throw it out to y'all....

A simile (not SMILE) is a comparison between dissimilar ideas,concepts, objects, situations, etc. using "as," "like," or "than." Ex. This argument is louder than a cat fight!

A metaphor is a comparison between dissimilar ideas,concepts, objects, situations, etc. NOT using "as," "like," or "than." Ex. The clouds were puffy and delightful marshmallows in the sky.

How about some ADD similes and metaphors? Perhaps you've used some to explain ADD or an ADD trait of yours to someone who "doesn't get it" by using these little language tools.

Ex. ADD humor can seem as obtuse as a rectangle.

You're thinking, "There are no obtuse angles in a rectangle!" That's exactly my point! Our minds can access relationships between and perspectives on subjects or situations (whatever) that are often way outside the box drawn on a non-ADDer's page (brain) of thoughts. That box is only 2-D; our minds are like 3-D. We have many dimensions existing inside of us.

Ex. This ADD trait in me is an imp that shows up at the most inappropriate times.

W-a-a-a-y out there, I know. :)

Not sure if this meets the simile rule...but I describe my ADD thinking skills as like having 20 digit calculator but with someone forgetting to put the M+(memory) button on when they built it.

Sleepz (I'm still tired...I'll do better later)

This looks like it will be fun to check into... :) <smile>

I've always told people I have a one track mind, but it's derailed. :D

When they were giving out brains; I thought they said trains...and I missed mine.

Sleepz

Well let's see....similes....

1. ADD is like forgetting everything and forgetting nothing...

AND AT THE SAME TIME.....it's like

remembering everything and remembering nothing....:)

2. ADD is like making a plane reservation 6 months before the day of a flight....

and then when that day finally arrives, you start packing just a few hours before the flight, and leave for the airport only one hour before the flight is scheduled to leave.......

and what's more you're on your way to a Dr. Amen ADD conference:D

ADD is like having your wife say "wasn't that a wonderful sermon this morning" and you thinking that the alter candles burned down quickly!

Swede

People stay awake through sermons?!?!?!?

Nice one, Swede! :)

Concentrating with ADD is like driving a Lamborghini with a flat.

Originally posted by tiggwin
Nice one, Swede! :)

Concentrating with ADD is like driving a Lamborghini with a flat.

I would say it is more like driving one without brakes... :D :D :D

My engine is at full speed, but I can't ever seem to get out of neutral.

Sleepz

Originally posted by sleepzalot
My engine is at full speed, but I can't ever seem to get out of neutral.

Sleepz

Um Sleepz -- I THINK I used to hear similar words out of the mouth of an ex-boyfriend and he was not ADD....if you know what I mean:D

Joan..I'm completely lost as to what that could possibly mean??..lol

Sleepz

Okay Sleepz, for this one I'll have to PM and explain....stay tuned...lol....

I was guessing he was hot to trot. But that is only half an understanding. i don't know either!

Today, my frustration tolerance is as strong as cheap, wet toilet paper. (not USED tp, of course! don't be gross!)