My add/adhd behavior since childhood has caused many problems in my family. We were a family of six. I was the only one with these problems, luckily my mom worked at a job that dealt with these issues. But, my hyperactivity was not good on my dad nor my older brothers nor on my younger sister. I was an extremely hyperactive child. But, when I was in school I was like the perfect "little angel" to my teachers. I guess you could say I had a double personality, at school: angel, at home: a tornado. There were many times my add/adhd got me into trouble with my siblings, especially my younger sister, even physical. She doesn't take lightly to my disabilities nor does she want to. When she is near me she criticizes me for how "stupid" I am, literally. There are times when I want to say whatever's on my mind, even when it doesn't make sense to the topic, or I want to be silly for the heck of it, and yes, I do want to push her buttons alot of times. And the consequence is, is that I get called names such as, dumbass, retard, stupid bitch, etc. The way she treats me really lowers my self-esteem. So, that I have to deal with whenever she's around. The only sibling I really get along with is my oldest brother, he's very laid back. My second older brother never did take kindly to my hyper-ness and other add traits. However, my second older brother and younger sister did go to counseling once, they didn't care for it. As for my dad, he's just now starting to understand some of my problems. He comes from a strong headed family where therapy is unheard of. I really like my psychologist and psychiatrist. My psychiatrist has ADD too, so she's really understanding. Now, that I'm an adult I'm starting to see my ADD be a little different, as in I'm forgetting the simplest things. Or, maybe that's part of getting older. I'm not as hyper the way I was as a kid, which sucks. I could really use that energy sometimes. Is there a good side to ADD/ADHD when you're an adult? I know that I'm creative because I love to draw. I'm trying to look at more positive things about being ADD/ADHD. Is there anything else from anyone about being ADD/ADHD? Over the years our family has expanded, my two brothers have married and become fathers. It's had its ups and downs. There is a child in the family who is ADD and now I feel really close to her, I feel like she and I can relate little by little. Also, there was a divorce between my parents a few years ago, that took a toll on everyone. I frankly hate divorce. And in my mind, I imagine my parents acting like children instead of adults. I live with my mom and have been for 3 years, she's very understanding of my ADD/ADHD and other problems that I have. One big problem that I have right now would be relationships with people(family, friends). But, all I can do is take one day at a time.
fukaiotaku38529.7112615741Creativity is a big one, and the possibility to organise