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Peter Martin's avatar

Thank you for all this. There's so much I could say but I think we perhaps all understand each other anyway. What's been good for me is that this article, along with some other contact with ADHD friends has reassured me that it's not just me.

I do agree that we desperately need another name for this condition and that its benefits need to be recognised. I find it has more advantages than disadvantages but I do get fed up with other people seeing it as a 'deficiency' and a 'disorder'. I love the fact my mind (and life) is so full of detail and variety of interests, and knowledge and experience, and humour and love. I don't want to change it and if I'm honest, I sometimes feel a bit sorry for people whose world view and life experience are limited to a very narrow track in life.

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Anthony W's avatar

I was diagnosed at the age of 58. I had always had difficulty with concentration. I first really became aware of my condition when I was studying for a Masters. I just could not read a paragraph without my mind running away. eventually I dealt with it by reading out loud.

What I am really interested in is what you say about rejection. it resonates heavily with me. I think that this is a wonderful project.

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