I have been diagnosed with combined type ADHD this morning. I’ve done ok thanks to marrying a person who is ordered, structured and unyielding yet forgiving.
I became a doctor because I love the frenetic energy of the job. I was good at studying in 15 minute blocks. I extended that to 25 minute blocks with a bit of practice. I take on way too much which leads to me achieving some fantastic things, abandoning ideas that turn out to be terrible and generally overwhelming myself. Although I’ve done really well in life so far, I’ve had some dark and difficult times. I also know that the spinning plates can come crashing down around my ears. I’ve seen it happen. Self-awareness is a huge step forward. Not only does it help me to recognise potential pitfalls but it helps me to realise the skills and abilities I have and how much I have overcome.
My next invention will be word processing software that accepts both s and z for American and British versions of English.
Austin