What are the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder? The most prominent symptom of so-called ADD (AttentionDeficitDisorder), which is attention deficit disorder, is frequent, unconscious wandering.
Most people have moments of inattention, and the difference between the average person and someone with ADD is how often this wandering occurs and how much it interferes with normal life. It used to be common to think that ADD could only happen in boys, but in fact, adults and women can also be ADD sufferers. The well-behaved, quiet-looking woman sitting next to you may be one.
The terminology: What is ADD?
ADD (AttentionDeficitDisorder) is attention deficit disorder, and the most important symptom is frequent, unconscious wandering. This does not mean that people with ADD are unable to concentrate, they just cannot decide when and when to concentrate. To some extent, it is also possible to focus all of one’s attention and achieve a high level of concentration than the average person.
And in terms of personality, having ADD doesn’t mean being hyperactive; quite the opposite, people with ADD can often be quite quiet or even serious people. And on the other hand, having ADD does not mean being unresponsive; many people with ADD are naturally intelligent, responsive, and very successful.
Besides distraction, there are other symptoms that indicate that you may be a potential ADD, such as being very focused on the very challenging PROJECT at work, but lacking interest in the tedious and boring parts, and making a mess of things at home. Sometimes, it is the difficult part of your work that cures your ADD. So people with attention deficit and disorder tend to be the ones with higher IQs.
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Other times, for example, you are a highly creative person who always wants to paint or write a novel, but you don’t do it every time because you feel like you lack discipline or motivation and have a lot of excuses. What’s more, you even suspect that you have a mild depression. In fact, the real reason may be ADD. ADD patients usually have a strong desire to create, but it is affected by ADD, their desire to create is not allowed to play, so they lead to more depression. If this is not understood early on, ADD may really lead to depression.
ADD is really more of a temperament than a disease for people who are naturally optimistic. So don’t worry too much about it, be brave enough to face your flaws and be positive enough to improve it. Because only accepting yourself and befriending yourself is the prerequisite to reinventing your new life. For those who are naturally depressed with ADD, they need to seek timely help from a psychologist.
How to tame life free from ADD disorder?
1. Create a “support” system
While women generally play a supportive role in the family, it is important for you as an ADD person to create a support system for yourself. For example, you can find an ADD group online, post and join chat rooms.
2. Prioritize your day
If your number one priority is being there for your child, then don’t worry about how well the house is organized and whether the laundry is done. If the first priority is making sure you get your kids to dance class, then don’t get hung up on the dry cleaners on the way. Make a LIST for yourself when you wake up each morning, and then focus on what’s most important.
3. Take time for yourself
It’s also important to allow yourself time to rest and give yourself a quiet space. Even if it’s only for 10 minutes, close your eyes and take a deep breath. If you can forget about the noise around you, even for just a few minutes, you’ll have the strength to keep going.
4. Create an ADD-friendly environment
Make calendars, make lists, use small chalkboards, PDAs, laptops, in short, use all the tools to remind yourself of what you need to do to make your life easier and more convenient.
5. Smile and keep a sense of humor
Weekly review your life, think about the most ADD jokes you’ve ever had, and laugh. If you can keep your sense of humor as a panacea for yourself and your ADD kids, you may be able to reduce your stress.
6. Accept help and ask for it
Don’t try to be “superhero”. Admit it, there are times when you can’t hold it together. There is no shame in seeking help from others at this time.