Top 10: ADHD Things
16January 26, 2008 by TheDeeZone
As, you probably have figured out if you have read my tagline I have ADHD. Life with ADHD can be interesting, at times challenging but mostly it is just normal. While talking with a friend I came up with the idea for writing a list of Top 10 ADHD Things.
#10 Easily distracted
Sometimes it is just hard to concentrate. Yes, I can choose to concentrate but there are days I just am tired of fighting to keep my mind focused.
#9 Easily Bored
Growing up one of the most difficult problems I had with ADHD that is easy to get bored. Boredom and an ADHD kid are not a good combination. Mark Lowry’s spoof Every Teacher Knows My Name is a good example of what happens when ADHD kids get bored.
#8 Finishing a task
Sometimes is just hard too finish a task. Some things just seem too hard and I’m already defeated before I start.
#7 Poor Organizational Skills
Poor organizational skills and time management are common problems for people with ADHD. Thankfully, my mom forced me to learn organizational skills. It did take a long time and she often wondered if I was actually learning anything. I have learned that structure helps make sense of my sometimes chaotic world.
#6 Hyper-creative not Hyper-active Comedian Mark Lowry prefers to call himself hyper-creative not hyper-active. I agree with him.
#5 Multi-tasking
I enjoy being able to read a book, watch a movie & carry on a conversation or carry on multiple conversations at once.
#4 Always on the move
I just don’t like sitting still and I always have to do something with my hands. Guess, this is one of the reasons I can multi-task.
#3 Think differently
Apparently people with ADHD think differently. Recent studies indicate that people with ADHD think three dimensionally. Personally, I think in words and pictures. I can visualize what I’m thinking about as I am thinking. Maybe this isn’t that special or different; of course for me it is just normal.
#2 What is normal anyway?
Growing up I just wanted to be normal. I wanted to be able to sit in my desk at school and not get in trouble. I wanted to be like other kids. One day in one of my education classes in college we were given a description of someone with ADHD. Finally, after all those years I was normal. I was a normal person with ADHD. The concept of normal is relative to the standards used to define it.
#1 Secret Weapon or Worst Enemy
When controlled ADHD can be my little secret weapon, it is that extra edge or energy I need to go a little longer, do a little more. However, when not controlled I’m defeated before I even get started. Usually it gets out of control when I choose not to do the things necessary to be successful.
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cooll i liek this you where allways a cool teacher to be with in calss and have has a teacher even when you got mad at me
David Clark
Interesting! I’m going to write a post on my ADHD & LD Blog about this post. I think my readers would enjoy reading it.
Shane,
Thanks. You might want to check out the Learning Styles/Learning Differences Archive on Homeschool Benefits. I write for them as well.
Dave,
Thanks for the compliment. Remember keep your hands off my Reese’s & Garfield.
DH
This is a most realistic list of ADHD problems faced by students, teachers, and parents. At times it is bewildering as well as frustrating.
You made it through, Praise the Lord!
Polly,
It should be realistic. The is list is based on life experince not research.
DH
really good one and thanks for it.
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Indian,
Comments are welcome. However blanant plugs for a website that have nothing to do with the post aren’t.
DH
My son has ADHD and its really a constant struggle for the both of us. I am not very organized my self, but this really forced me to be. Thank you for the article.
Tammy,
Another good source for organization can be found at http://www.FlyLady.com. She has lists and other things to help you stay organized.
I love you site! I have full blown adhd and add! God gave me this wonderful gift and I don’t know what to do with out it. My boyfriend is really shy but becasue of me ADHD I talk alot and he loves it.
Thank you so much for the website, it will be a help for both my son and myself.
TY
Thanks! Great list!:)
Certain foods, and life changes can trigger the severity of symptoms; which would otherwise be controllable.
Yes, but in my experience there has been a tendency for some to see diet change as a miracle cure. It can be part of a solution though.