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Topic Tuesday // ADHD // Tuesday 22nd February, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT
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22 Feb 2022 07:56 PM
22 Feb 2022 07:56 PM
Re: sRe: Topic Tuesday // ADHD // Tuesday 22nd February, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT
@Paperdaisy wrote:
Question 4: What are some of the positives about having ADHD?
Because my memory is pretty bad, sometimes if I leave enough time between viewings, it can be like I’m watching a movie again for the first time!! 😜
I also once had a GP explain to me that before the advent of agriculture, there may have been a much higher ratio of folks with ADHD, as it is more suited to a hunter-gatherer life. Being easily distracted makes it easier to spot threats by focusing on movement, or colour – which also makes it easier to spot food like berries. Being compelled to be always on the move is much more suited to persistence predation, the primary way humans used to hunt. So, when it became more lucrative to be able to sit around waiting for crops, and to be able to plan months ahead to know when to reap and sew, is it any wonder the ‘neurotypical’ type brains became more abundant, as they had more access to food and resources?
As such, I am great at spotting wild animals, relish in going on spontaneous adventures, and have an ability to ‘keep my cool’ in emergency situations. I have a tendency to 'think outside the box' and I can often come up with creative solutions to problems.
I also seem to flourish in chaos! 😈
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Re: Topic Tuesday // ADHD // Tuesday 22nd February, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT
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22 Feb 2022 07:59 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // ADHD // Tuesday 22nd February, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT
One of the good things to come out of my recent diagnosis is talking with my sister about it, and her telling me that she has self-diagnosed as ASD.
We've had a couple of great conversations about the ways our brains work and how other people respond to that, in our family, work, relationships...
I'm really glad that my sister and I can talk about our neurodivergence and give each other emotional support
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22 Feb 2022 07:59 PM - edited 22 Feb 2022 08:01 PM
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Re: sRe: Topic Tuesday // ADHD // Tuesday 22nd February, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT
@Jynx There is a whole podcast on the hunter gatherer connection with adhd. My son loved being able to see a biological connection. It’s called “The drummer and the great mountain”
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22 Feb 2022 08:00 PM
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22 Feb 2022 08:03 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // ADHD // Tuesday 22nd February, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT
That’s really cool about your new connection with your sister @greenspace 💜
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22 Feb 2022 08:04 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // ADHD // Tuesday 22nd February, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT
@Millieme that must be a really tough position for you to be in, seeing the role and impact for him in the positive, but also knowing he doesn't want to take the medication. Have you spoken with your son's doctor about all his medication options? There are quite a few different options out there, and lots of emerging treatments too. I am hoping your son can find an option that works for him
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22 Feb 2022 08:04 PM
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Re: sRe: Topic Tuesday // ADHD // Tuesday 22nd February, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT
My step S 2 has become a chef through his ADHD, soo proud of him and a lot of hard work @Paperdaisy , @Jynx
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22 Feb 2022 08:04 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // ADHD // Tuesday 22nd February, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT
I'll be checking out that podcast @Teej 😁
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22 Feb 2022 08:05 PM
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Re: sRe: Topic Tuesday // ADHD // Tuesday 22nd February, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT
That's so lovely @Shaz51 💝
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