I was responding to another post, and I thought I'd just start this one instead. :)
I'm sure we all hear the comments about 'just get it done' w/ the 'what's the big deal' tone. That drives me crazy...but maybe for different reasons. I've always battled w/ the view that mental things are things we should be able to control...but on the flip side, I understand the physical things that impact our brain. While it makes me more understanding for those w/ mental disorders, it also makes me aware that such people have certain responsabilities (like taking med's, working harder, etc) that come easily to other people. And that is sooo frustrating, and having to 'work harder' to be 'normal' has always been where my depression & mental exhaustion stems from.
But where is the line between making excuses for ourselves w/ the AD(H)D and actually having reasons due to it?
I was mad a while back that my boss took it upon himself to research ADD...honestly, that was really great of him. Although I get really frustrated at times because I either feel like he's ignoring my ADD...or he's forcing me to do things that I hate. But I also know that he's been helping me w/ my organization/communication skills, forcing me into it because it's my 'job.' I view that kind of stuff as my stepping up to the plate, so to speak...instead of running away from it, saying I can't do it. I really wish I could do that at times!
I hate my ADD at times, but I also love aspects of it. OK, I'm done! LoL