Good in a crisis? Accomplish herculean tasks in hyper-focus that would slay a neurotypical, or maybe see patterns or underlying stories in things others don't? I'm trying to balance the changes I must make with what I can celebrate! Thanks!
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Right? There are ADHD superpowers. Some of the most commonly cited adhd superpowers are: Hyperfocus: When people with ADHD are interested in a task, they can often focus on it for long periods, accomplishing more than others without ADHD Creativity and Imagination: People with ADHD often have a highly creative mind and can think outside the box Compassion and Empathy: Some people with ADHD are highly compassionate and empathetic towards others Perseverance: People with ADHD often have a strong sense of determination and can persevere through challenging tasks Multitasking: While multitasking is often seen as a negative trait, people with ADHD are often able to juggle multiple tasks at once Keen Observation: People with ADHD often Can observe details that others may miss Sense of Humor: People with ADHD often have a great sense of humor and can find the funny side of situations š„°š„°š„°
In hyperfocus first, then almost at will, I see connections between seemingly disparate things in a single frame and know what could or should be done. When asked to explain how I got there, I could never walk them through my thought process or aha moments. I can't tell you how frequently that angered people and ended up on performance reviews.
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