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Positive traits of ADHD
I belong to another ADHD website and one member wanted to bring attention to the positive aspects of her son's condition. I thought it might be fun to see what positive things we all have (we already spend way too much time focusing on the negatives).
I am:
creative - love to write
spontaneous - will engage in an activity at the drop of a hat
eager, enthusiastic and energetic - especially about new or challenging things
sensitive
compassionate
friendly
proud of my organizational system of papers (it's the one thing I've been about to overcome)
interested in a wide variety of things (photography, crafting, gardening, traveling, snowshoeing, biking, hiking, camping and a whole bunch more!)
I am not:
boring
stuffy
narrow-minded
stupid
lazy
mundane
rude
selfish
(I find these traits in many people who would not be classified as ADHD and I'm so glad I'm not one of THEM!)
What are the good things that ADHD has given you?
I am:
creative - love to write
spontaneous - will engage in an activity at the drop of a hat
eager, enthusiastic and energetic - especially about new or challenging things
sensitive
compassionate
friendly
proud of my organizational system of papers (it's the one thing I've been about to overcome)
interested in a wide variety of things (photography, crafting, gardening, traveling, snowshoeing, biking, hiking, camping and a whole bunch more!)
I am not:
boring
stuffy
narrow-minded
stupid
lazy
mundane
rude
selfish
(I find these traits in many people who would not be classified as ADHD and I'm so glad I'm not one of THEM!)
What are the good things that ADHD has given you?
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Permalink Reply by kristina on -
I am intelligent
I have a lot of empathy
I am not set in my ways
I enjoy people of all ages
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Permalink Reply by jen on -
I am also creative.
I always find better and faster ways of getting things done.
I have self taught myself (uh sounds weird) to knit, play guitar, and do just about anything on a computer.
I am good at fixing things.
I made up a budget and have made it work for the last 3 years. During that time we have paid off probably in the tens of thousands range of debt. Only 2 things left, a truck and my student loans.
I make lessons for my students FUN by acting theatrical and doing things they would not expect (like running across the room or squealing when I am pretending to be a rushed mom in the morning-lesson about important things being left in book bag)
I just got done dancing around the living room with my daughter, so I guess I am a fun spontaneous mom. Some nights we turn music on and just dance around when we should be getting baths, lol.
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Permalink Reply by Heather on
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Glad to here about the good and funny things we all do! I thank it adds to our character! I am trying to start a fun everyday blog...So if anyone wants to check it out and and your coments please check it out. http://adhddailyferret.ning.com/
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Permalink Reply by Kara on
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I am intelligent
I am kind
I can make friends very easily
I'm super social
I'm really fun to be around
I'm adventurous
I LOVE to try new things
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Permalink Reply by Mouse on
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I can laugh at myself
I like to learn from other people
I'm not afraid of looking stupid
I'm one of the coolest moms I know (lol)...I skateboard, surf, scubadive, ride dirt bikes/4wheelers with my son all the time. I'm working on snowboarding.
I'll try anything
I love to jump out of airplanes
I respect other people's thoughts and feelings
I don't allow fear stop me
I've accepted that I'll never be the typical mother type.
I work hard to take care of my body and stay in shape.
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