Where Do I Begin?
Well, if you are looking for info on ADHD, this is not the place for you. I`m not a doctor, and i`m not even officially diagnosed with ADHD (yet!) I`m sure there`s plenty of resource out there for help with ADHD.
So, Why bother? Well, this is my account of my journey. When i first suspect that i have Adult ADHD, there are nearly no local resources for support and help. People are not aware of this condition, and people thinks its affect only children. Even health workers have nearly zero awareness of this condition. They cant even fathom how a 34 years old adult can even have ADHD!
So, let me tell you what ADHD is using my favourite analogy - Imagine your brain is like Intel i7 Processor. For normal task, you only use 1-2% of the CPU Power. For high level thinking, you may use 80 or even 100% of the processing power. But the CPU will not utilize 100% all the time. This may cause overheating.
Then imagine ADHD brain as a CPU that runs 100% all the time. Even when you sleeps. The brakes and speed regulator is simply missing. And imagine using 100% power to do simple task. That extra power will make the brain to seek anything to do and spend the extra energy. Thats why ADHDers have very limited attention span. The brain will react to whatever stimuli. For example while writing this an aeroplane flew by and i am squirming to know what type it is, what destination and while at that whether that place have any nice food or hotels..
See - i was telling you about why i did this blog, and we end up in a hotel in Male (look it up, real nice- they have this one island one resort policy)
Okay, KISS (Keep It Short and Simple)(actually its more popular as Keep it simple, Stupid). But to make this Blog family friendly we shall (Not Pass - Gandalf the Grey) not use any harsh words.
Have you noticed? This is a glimpse of ADHD mind. I can write rally fast, but due to my impulsive trait i tend to make silly mistakes and i tend to write offensive and inappropriate things. Things that will hurt your feelings. Thats why i can take a long time to write an article. I have to proofread and do self editing.
Bottom line - i hope this will inspire you to get tested for ADHD - An early diagnosis would really help a lot, it would help you to know yourself and your abilities much sooner. It will help to strengthen your family ties and relationship and it will help you in your career and life. And for skeptics out there who says that ADHD patients just made up this conditions to earn sympathy - That nothing a good discipline will not cure - Pray to god that your ADHD gene will not become dominant in your kids. Then only the joke is on you. Hahaha
Its not the bottom line - The actual bottom line is you can follow me and see whether i can survive or not.
End
Well, if you are looking for info on ADHD, this is not the place for you. I`m not a doctor, and i`m not even officially diagnosed with ADHD (yet!) I`m sure there`s plenty of resource out there for help with ADHD.
So, Why bother? Well, this is my account of my journey. When i first suspect that i have Adult ADHD, there are nearly no local resources for support and help. People are not aware of this condition, and people thinks its affect only children. Even health workers have nearly zero awareness of this condition. They cant even fathom how a 34 years old adult can even have ADHD!
So, let me tell you what ADHD is using my favourite analogy - Imagine your brain is like Intel i7 Processor. For normal task, you only use 1-2% of the CPU Power. For high level thinking, you may use 80 or even 100% of the processing power. But the CPU will not utilize 100% all the time. This may cause overheating.
Then imagine ADHD brain as a CPU that runs 100% all the time. Even when you sleeps. The brakes and speed regulator is simply missing. And imagine using 100% power to do simple task. That extra power will make the brain to seek anything to do and spend the extra energy. Thats why ADHDers have very limited attention span. The brain will react to whatever stimuli. For example while writing this an aeroplane flew by and i am squirming to know what type it is, what destination and while at that whether that place have any nice food or hotels..
See - i was telling you about why i did this blog, and we end up in a hotel in Male (look it up, real nice- they have this one island one resort policy)
Okay, KISS (Keep It Short and Simple)(actually its more popular as Keep it simple, Stupid). But to make this Blog family friendly we shall (Not Pass - Gandalf the Grey) not use any harsh words.
Have you noticed? This is a glimpse of ADHD mind. I can write rally fast, but due to my impulsive trait i tend to make silly mistakes and i tend to write offensive and inappropriate things. Things that will hurt your feelings. Thats why i can take a long time to write an article. I have to proofread and do self editing.
Bottom line - i hope this will inspire you to get tested for ADHD - An early diagnosis would really help a lot, it would help you to know yourself and your abilities much sooner. It will help to strengthen your family ties and relationship and it will help you in your career and life. And for skeptics out there who says that ADHD patients just made up this conditions to earn sympathy - That nothing a good discipline will not cure - Pray to god that your ADHD gene will not become dominant in your kids. Then only the joke is on you. Hahaha
Its not the bottom line - The actual bottom line is you can follow me and see whether i can survive or not.
End
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