There Are Many Positives to ADHD, According to Adults with ADHD
Curated and edited by Cynthia Hammer, MSW
Hyperfocused and Productive
My hyperfocusing has served me well and I have a great career from it.
When I’m committed to doing something, my hyperfocus allows me to give 100%.
When we hyperfocus we can get 3x the work done in half the time.
I get things done! I am determined when working on a project, especially when I really like it. I feel productive when doing things on my list
I worked with another neurodivergent coworker for six hours straight yesterday, only stopping to pee and get food. We completed the entire project in one sitting and it was so satisfying!
Patient, Kind, Understanding and Observant
I’m extremely patient with “difficult” students because I understand where they’re coming from.
I am extra patient with “difficult” residents… (I am a nurse in a nursing home) for the same reason!
I am a good team lead because I talk to my team in a way that makes them feel heard and validated.
Being ADHD has helped me become highly tuned into my intuition.
I'm observant and. notice things nobody else does; I notice little things, like sounds, movements and smells, before others do.
Adventurous, Doing New Things, Having Many Interests
I’m always willing to try something new because I love change. That's why my job...a paramedic...is so fitting. It changes all the time and keeps my attention. The same with my plants and animals at home, lots of variety to hold my interest.
People with ADHD just seem more interesting to me. We always find something interesting to talk about or do!
I have a hundred irons in the fire. If I am bored, I get depressed. I’m always on the move until I crash and need to rest, then onwards again. And ya know what? That’s ok.
Creativity and Humor
I value my originality.
I think we have a great sense of humor!
People with ADHD are hilarious and extremely creative.
Problem Solvers
They can stick me anywhere, often under-trained, and I'll figure it out and not mess up.
Being ADHD makes me extremely good at problem solving and noticing patterns that others don’t.
I’m an amazing multi-tasker! I can think outside of the box in creative ways to quickly streamline processes.
My brain sees puzzle pieces and easily sees how they can be put together.
I see the bigger picture in most every situation.
In-depth Knowledge and Meaningful Relationships
I prefer to really know a person and have quality conversations. When I ask how you are, I actually want to know.
When I learn a new skill, I go all in. I love research and speedily develop a college level knowledge.
I used to believe being a jack- of-all-trades was a curse. Now I know it was just that I hadn't found what worked for me!
All of the Above
The creativity and problem solving skills are my favorites, but the ability to work under pressure and in chaos is a close second!
Creative, funny, exciting, optimistic, energetic, and impulsive. I am the best procrastinator, and the best “get it done” person, too.
I see many sides to a story, think of many strategies to solve a problem and view a situation from many angles. I am an empathetic, analytical and creative thinker who is action-minded.