ADHD / ADD Support Group
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are more common than you might think. It is a syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility. Join others who suffer from these conditions and share your experiences.
Im fed up hearing all the bad things about having ADHD/ADD.Tell me all the positive things.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
For example, all the extra energy of a predominantly hyperactive person can be funneled positively into sports and extracurricular activities, allowing the person to enjoy being active and praised, instead of scolded and forced to sit. Often children and adults with ADHD have a high sense of creativity, especially those who are Predominantly Innatentive. All the daydreams can be transfered into artisitic forms, such as drawings or sculptures - allowing for the person to be able to think of what they want, and keep their hands busy in the process, creating a wonderful piece of artwork.
There are alot of advantages to having this disorder, all it takes is a little encouragement and support.
-lots of energy-willing to try things and take risks-ready to talk, can talk a lot-gets along well with adults-can do several things at one time-smart-need less sleep-good sense of humour-very good at taking care of younger kids-spontaeous-see details other people miss-understand what it is like to be teased or to be in trouble so have great empathy for other kids-can think of different and new ways to do things-volunteer to help others-happy and enthusiastic-imaginative and creative-articulate, can say things well-sensitive, compassionate-eager to make new friends-great memory-courageous-more fun to be with than most kids-charming-warm and loving-care a lot about family....there you have it...lots of good things...maybe all our kids don't fit all 25...but I'm sure some fit for sure!!!! :o)