Just a thought... "Change your thoughts and change your world. ~N. Peale
Lately I have changed my thoughts on ADD/ADHD. This conundrum that affects is truly a "Super power" when harnessed effectively there is almost nothing you can't do. Many of the issues and complaints I see are from people that are shaped like clouds trying to fit into a geo metric world. I have been dealing with this for over 40 years and have had various positions. Please share your thoughts.

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I really like this post. I think we spend so much time focusing on what our weaknesses are and how to cope with the struggles we face that we tend to lose sight of our strengths and the tremendous value we bring to the table. Thanks for putting that back into perspective for me.

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It truly is a super power in some aspects. I struggle in many areas but flourish in others. I love looking at it like this though ❤️

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I think it’s really important to be positive about your life; however, it’s also important to not minimize others’ struggles as a “superpower.” We’ve all seen the cost movie theater superheroes pay for their powers - difficultly having and maintaining healthy relationships being one of them. Type 1 diabetics have a really easy time losing weight - there’s a cost for that superpower, too.

Embrace your life but don’t diminish the struggle because many need help, support, understanding, medication, and accommodations in order to live their lives in the best way possible for them.

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Absolutely. I don’t think I’d be a multi company CEO and have visited 30 countries, 48 states and dated a lot of really interesting people if I didn’t have adhd.

I’d probably be working as a principal engineer somewhere with a nice spouse, a nice house and 3 kids in New Hampshire. We would go skiing and vacation every year to see my parents in Florida.

That alternate universe sounds nice but incredibly boring.

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