[hirvi74]

> others hinted it is also a strength, with lots of great qualities and intense emotions.

The universe can take our "strengths" back. I'd give anything to get rid of this disorder. The reality is that people can have strengths and great qualities despite ADHD and not because of ADHD.

I do appreciate the encouragement and reassurance of your message, but I do believe such talk only downplays the true severity of ADHD.

Which you can read a good synopsis in this journal: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8328933/

[feydaykyn]

It's not easy every day that's for sure, and your experience as well as the studies are very clear on that. ADHD severity varies of course; the 5+ people with ADHD in my company do struggle at very varying degrees.

I'd like to be a bit positive anyway, because it gives more agency. My own experience is that by knowing how ADHD works, one can use it to focus on where it shines and avoid where it's definitely not great. People aware of their strengthes and weaknesses, whatever they are, are so much more effective.

The strong emotions, the energy from novelty, even the erratic curiosity are powerful capabilities in the right context : - fuel on anger to speak your mind when an inappropriate situation occurs and no one dares - use your energy to Kickstart new projects, and then give them to someone else to finish - emergencies often require to look everywhere before the root cause is found - etc

It would be easier without the emotional roller-coaster and focusing mayhem, but I'm convinced I couldn't do those things so well without ADHD .

To finish, I wish you all the best!