July 23, 2007 8 Comments

Is This Me

Katrina pointed me towards a list of the positives of someone with ADD. (I’m suspicious that I might be undiagnosed, but recently turns in my ability to focus have caused me to think about getting it checked out). Take a look at this list of 151 Positives of having ADD.

(Side note: I sent this post while only 30 or so down on the list, because I couldn’t finish before sending it.)

No related posts.

ChrisBrogan.com runs on the Genesis Framework

Genesis Theme Framework

The Genesis Framework empowers you to quickly and easily build incredible websites with WordPress. Whether you're a novice or advanced developer, Genesis provides you with the secure and search-engine-optimized foundation that takes WordPress to places you never thought it could go.

With automatic theme updates and world-class support included, Genesis is the smart choice for your WordPress website or blog.

Become a StudioPress Affiliate

  • http://aconnector.com Mark Forman

    Hmm, sounds like me. What was the topic again? :D

  • http://aconnector.com Mark Forman

    Hmm, sounds like me. What was the topic again? :D

  • Anonymous

    Um…why are those ADD characteristics? I’ve never thought myself to have ADD but the list sounds like me. I can be scattered but I can get heavily into a task and then good luck getting my attention.

  • http://goldiesgabs.blogspot.com/ Goldie Katsu

    Um…why are those ADD characteristics? I’ve never thought myself to have ADD but the list sounds like me. I can be scattered but I can get heavily into a task and then good luck getting my attention.

  • Diane Brogan

    If those are ADD qualities, you are lucky to have them all :-)

  • Diane Brogan

    If those are ADD qualities, you are lucky to have them all :-)

  • http://www.halftonemedia.com Andy Osier

    I was diagnosed with ADD a number of weeks ago, after a lifelong struggle with procrastination, lack of motivation, depression, anxiety, etc. I’ve tried all kinds of antidepressants with no long term luck. I went to a psychologist to try Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and he told me to see a pyschiatrist, I may have ADD. I was told by my shrink (I like that word, it’s fun) that I had a classic case of Inattentive Type ADD. See not all people have the Hyperactive part of ADHD, which I think is a common misconception, especially in regards to kids. This is how I slipped through the cracks as a child.

    Now I’m being treated with medication, and it’s changed my whole outlook on life. I’m much more positive, confident, outgoing, and alert, to name a few things. It’s like the fog (that’s literally how I felt before) has been lifted off my brain. I can think clearly and I don’t forget as many things. The only problem is I can be a motormouth at times now.

    Goldie, what you describe is called the ability to “hyperfocus” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperfocus and it’s common among people with ADD/ADHD. It can be a powerful tool.

    This is the best test I’ve found online, and it’s results were pretty much spot on in my case:
    http://amenclinics.com/ac/tests/

    You should get checked out, Chris, it’s pretty easy for a psychiatrist to tell if you have it. For me, it felt great knowing finally what was going on in my head.

  • http://www.halftonemedia.com Andy Osier

    I was diagnosed with ADD a number of weeks ago, after a lifelong struggle with procrastination, lack of motivation, depression, anxiety, etc. I’ve tried all kinds of antidepressants with no long term luck. I went to a psychologist to try Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and he told me to see a pyschiatrist, I may have ADD. I was told by my shrink (I like that word, it’s fun) that I had a classic case of Inattentive Type ADD. See not all people have the Hyperactive part of ADHD, which I think is a common misconception, especially in regards to kids. This is how I slipped through the cracks as a child.

    Now I’m being treated with medication, and it’s changed my whole outlook on life. I’m much more positive, confident, outgoing, and alert, to name a few things. It’s like the fog (that’s literally how I felt before) has been lifted off my brain. I can think clearly and I don’t forget as many things. The only problem is I can be a motormouth at times now.

    Goldie, what you describe is called the ability to “hyperfocus” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperfocus and it’s common among people with ADD/ADHD. It can be a powerful tool.

    This is the best test I’ve found online, and it’s results were pretty much spot on in my case:
    http://amenclinics.com/ac/tests/

    You should get checked out, Chris, it’s pretty easy for a psychiatrist to tell if you have it. For me, it felt great knowing finally what was going on in my head.