ADD

I decided to write this as I feel it’s an important topic and it needs to be written. Most people do not know I have this as I’ve kept it a secret, but I’m not ashamed though, I just didn’t want people thinking I have too many issues.

I’m going to be talking about ADD or as it’s properly known Attention Deficit Disorder. Now people often get confused between ADD and ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder is kinda similar to ADHD but without being Hyper. I was diagnosed with this along side Dyspraxia.

I often get asked about ADD and bipolar, now they are simiar but only the ADHD because of the hyper or mania. You can have both at the same time, I don’t have ADHD because unlike that I am able to sit still, im only hyper when I’m manic so not all the time unlike ADHD.

People like me with this diagnosis can quickly become bored. They don’t often listen, may be forgetful, lose things, not be prepared, and be disorganised aswell as be easily distracted by movement, noise, and what is happening around them.

Sometimes it amazes me that I have accomplished as much as I have in my life because of all the school and social problems I have had since my childhood. I was never able to understand why I could not do better than I did in school but i managed it and I’ve now got a degree.

When I was a child  I would sometimes come across as timid and ineffectual, or phased out as if in a daze. I was sometimes quiet but very laid back, so particularly in a disruptive environment such as school or college I would try and disappear into the background and most of the time be overlooked for attention. As well as this I was passive and didnt really bother anyone, people with ADHD are the complete opposite.

My main challenges are in regards to motivation. I have some other symptoms too, but those don’t cause me significant distress and I live with them fine I also tend daydream alot. I have tried not doing it but my god its hard. My head is in the clouds and I look like I’m staring into space.

No one should ever feel hampered by a diagnosis of one type or another. Having ADD has been a blessing, a curse and a challenge. Ive learnt that life is about reaching above ones abilities and problems.

If I can overcome these issues then anyone can. I have learnt throughout the years to manage my ADD so people aren’t aware I’ve got it, I think I’ve done a great job so far ….