Inside My ADHD Mind!
Wait, What was I doing again?
I don't like talking about how I have ADHD Because I get two kinds of people.
- The people who feel sorry for me, And encourage me to go "get help" and pills and shit.
- The people who roll their eyes at me, And think I'm going to use it as an "excuse" to act weird. Or not do the things I'm supposed to.
Which I have never used it as an excuse and never will.
What Adhd Means to me.
I don't see it as a serious issue. I don't need medicine; I don't need "help." I just need to do things a little differently in my life, to stay, Organized, Comfortable and productive.
My Adhd is a personality trait. I just work a little bit differently than others.
Disclaimer
Of course, I'm speaking from my personal experience; Some people may need medication, or help or whatever. I'm not one of those people, So Its none of my business, I cannot speak for them.
I'm EXTRA ENTHUSIASTIC!
People get sometimes annoyed, Because I get good news, And it's like I won the lottery. I run around happy! And it just makes my day so good to the point I can't even function. When I found out, I got the tier upgrade to 500 in Merch. I struggled to make T-shirts because I wanted to spend the whole day running around screaming.
Coworkers at my old job, Were always confused. Because the job was so miserable. And yet I would be all excited laughing hysterically while I loaded boxes. They didn't get it.
Hyperfocus
I love it when I have these moments! Recently I had this happen. And I made 40 different T-shirt designs In ONE DAY!
It's like a major boost to productivity! Although to be fair, I'm still exhausted from that day. Seriously...
That was two days ago.
But the hyperfocus usually helps me get ahead, Or at least get back on track!
Not being able to focus at all.
Some days get really bad. I don't' know what I'm doing all day, Then all the sudden it's nighttime.
Where did my day go!? I got nothing done Because I couldn't stay focused on anything to finish what I intended to do.
Luckily I have a to-do list, That I check off throughout the day otherwise, I'd forget everything I was "supposed to do" And sit around confused.
Crazy High Energy
I run like 2 miles a day, Sometimes 4. Bike 10 miles, Run more!
I have trouble sitting for long periods of the day, Because I like to move. I love this trait, Because It keeps me in shape. I have to exercise.
It's not a choice for me. Sometimes I have so much going on in my head my brain feels like it will explode if I don't start moving!
I'm not afraid to take BIG risks.
I dropped out of school! I quit my jobs! And became self-employed. I make money on weird sites That many people are too scared to try because they feel it "might" be a scam.
Like Steemit, And Listia. Risky! But they both worked out!
Taking risks gets me in trouble sometimes, But hey at least I learn from my mistakes. Even if I do make stupid ones sometimes.
I'm creative
I'm able to come up with weird and strange ideas.
In my art, In my business. Something falls apart, and I can usually figure out a strange way to fix the issue... And FAST.
Sometimes I struggle to finish stuff though... Cough. Cough. I only have 30 started coloring books that aren't done yet.
Oh yeah, And yesterday I was making T-Shirts. Today I'm working on coloring posters... Yeah, maybe I should stop adding things to my plate!
But hey! It helps me come up with a lot of unique ways to make money, Which I later share with you guys!
Conclusion
Just because someone has Adhd, Doesn't mean to they automatically need medication, Or they are making it up.
We just have to learn ways to cope with our crazy random brains.
As a kid, I didn't know how to cope. As a result, I had no friends, and I was out of control. But as I've gotten older, I've developed systems for myself, and methods to get the maximum benefits out of my ADHD Symptoms. I run everyday, and I have my own business. And I can get a TON OF WORK done!
For those of you who have Adhd, try and keep yourself organized, and cope with your crazy tendencies. You don't have to fail in life because of it. Or struggle even. Just keep trying new things and try to force yourself to stick with what works.
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Wow, thanks for the insight. Somehow never got to read about ADHD in detail.
I can actually relate to quite a few points you mentioned. Are there different levels of ADHD? Or is it a you either have it or you don't thing? (Which I doubt it is).
Btw: I am a college drop-out, too. I quit before my last semester to full time grind poker while persuing all the other things I love, especially music. Never regretted that decision once. I am just too creative for these tight boundaries the western education system has.
Beeing financially more independent than most of my fellow students probably proves me right.
One of the greatest things I had to learn on my own was discipline and focuse. I still struggle sometimes maintaining it over several days, but it is totally on a higher level compared to my college or high-school times.
I'm not sure if there are different levels of ADHD, To be honest I haven't done a ton of research into it. Only enough to see that most of the things I do and struggle with are a result of it.
I love that you dropped out too! Congratulations for going against the grain.
I agree!! Those students probably have a ridiculous amount of debt. Its going to be horrifying to see how long they spend paying for it.
Respect! Keep on doing you
Thank you very much :)
Yeah for sure. I have ADD and can totally relate. I have quit jobs when people thought it was crazy. I have made six figures, opened a business, been nearly homeless, dropped out of school, and a lot more. Think if you would have taken meds. You would have been working some pointless job nine to giving it everyday. Or you would be doing the whole college thing. Which can be good or bad.
Holy cow! I really admire you for that! I'm glad you avoided meds as well. They really seem like they do more harm in some people.
Your are unique, ADHD is your superpower. Resteeming this article.
Thank you so much :)
This:
I think it's the fact that our society is conditioned to tie ADHD to a disease is what is wrong here. I wish no one ever labelled it as ADHD, or gave it any definition you know.
Glad you look at it differently! :)
True! It's not a disease! It's like a way of thinking and being. It makes me sad to see so many young children being heavily medicated because of it. I think most kids don't need the meds.
Shame it happens there.
Here, where I come from, in India, we disqualify most of these things among young children.
There's an ongoing joke that most folks in the world go to doctor whenever they sense a problem.
In India? You go to your mom.
She slaps you and you will be alright.
In a way, this is true. No one should overthink and invent new names / diseases, then feed it to people, with a solution (which is to take some kind of drugs).
Sometimes all this feels like a PLOT!
OMG! I love that!
I need to visit India!
Lol. Made me chuckle.
But worth remembering:
India has more English speakers than US.
So we follow and are heavily influenced with the US trends. What was considered bad back then is now pretty cool - which, in reality, isn't.
As to visiting India, the doors are wide open! :D
Quite a new experience you know!
My god, 40 T-shirt design in one day...
You are really hyper focused .. Ha ha
Thanks for sharing ... :)
Hahaha Yeah! I can't believe it either! But I have a daily quota for 10 a day, And I've been desperately trying to get ahead so I don't have to stress. Unfortunately 10 a day is a lot, And I'm behind again.
Hope you will soon cross 40 a day target.
All the best ..
:)
Thank you! I may start doing simpler T shirts I have a freelancer designing a really fancy mockup that I can "change' a word or two to quickly make a new design for a different niche. THe shirts I did that one day, Were completely different. I may not be able maintain that kind of thing.
Great honest information!
Thank you :)
I'm so tired of the sigma that mental illness and mental health conditions have. I suffer from depression and bi polar disorder and I hate being defined by it. I try my best to rise above it.
Agreed! That is why I avoid talking about my Adhd.
The labels should be used to help us, Whether it's teaching us coping skills, So we can improve ourselves. Or potentially fix the problem, For the illnesses not permanent.
Not too hurt us and look like idiots.
I some what understand the Sigma at times, Some people have used their illness to abuse the system. But I feel like most of us have the best intentions. We shouldn't have to suffer for the people abusing the system.
To me, the biggest sin is medicating ADHD!!! It is infuriating how the teachers put pressure on parents to "box" their kids.
I love reading your article.
Followed you ...
By the way, Photo of that cute girl, is she you?
very cute <3
Thank you! No thats not me! I sometimes post photos of me though hehe :) I have bright red hair.
Testify!
Running was my outlet. Then I was grounded with injuries and took to art and steemit to occupy my fidgety self. But nothing beats running.
I ran 300km in an event last year lol. PAIN! But grinned like crazy the whole way.
It is the atypical minds that invent, create and inspire.
Yet education systems mainstream everything, and if you don't fit, you are disordered.
Normal is not something to aspire for. Keep being you.
Great post.