tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post8184454223179786980..comments2024-03-27T04:00:02.294-04:00Comments on EditorMom: Living with AD/HD: "I Have Always Felt Different"Katharine O'Moore-Klopfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14699159708036532202noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-22480103241059544342008-02-11T21:29:00.000-05:002008-02-11T21:29:00.000-05:00This country's damn backward in so many, many ways...This country's damn backward in so many, many ways.Katharine O'Moore-Klopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699159708036532202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-29455651448815658732008-02-11T21:26:00.000-05:002008-02-11T21:26:00.000-05:00I think it is three closets: ADD, atheist, and que...I think it is three closets: ADD, atheist, and queer.<BR/><BR/>The fact that a mostly white male like myself could be part of three groups who are stigmatized in our society is a huge commentary on where this country is right now.libhomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537213558568338561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-10378159507322105252008-02-11T21:09:00.000-05:002008-02-11T21:09:00.000-05:00Hey, Libhom, did you ever realize that you've come...Hey, Libhom, did you ever realize that you've come out of <EM>two</EM> closets? I know of folks who are afraid to let anyone know that they have AD/HD because of the myths about the disorder.Katharine O'Moore-Klopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699159708036532202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-33288582219907596642008-02-11T21:07:00.000-05:002008-02-11T21:07:00.000-05:00I was able to develop a dual tracking mechanism as...I was able to develop a dual tracking mechanism as a child to deal with my ADD. I'm so lucky that I did.<BR/><BR/>The weird thing about ADD is that those of us with ADD are a small minority of the population, yet drugs are being given to huge percentages of children. Excessive sugar and caffeine can create behavior that can, on the surface, appear to be ADD. Sometimes, the drugs are given just because kids are being kids.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, I know people who really do have ADD who have been helped tremendously by the same drugs. It is sad that some people have mistakenly concluded that ADD is not real because most children diagnosed with ADD don't have it.<BR/><BR/>The situation hurts people inaccurately diagnosed and threatens people with ADD who may be dismissed or denied help.<BR/><BR/>Sigh.libhomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537213558568338561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-86628962445221525262008-02-10T07:56:00.000-05:002008-02-10T07:56:00.000-05:00Both my step-son and I have AD/HD, and it can be a...Both my step-son and I have AD/HD, and it can be a disaster when we get side-tracked off a project. I myself was diagnosed only 10 years ago, and it's been both a blessing and a curse. I have learned to become super-anal because of this disease.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-33436877645897033492008-02-08T04:45:00.000-05:002008-02-08T04:45:00.000-05:00Katharine,I have never before read such a complete...Katharine,<BR/>I have never before read such a complete and complex description of what it is like relating to a person with AD/HD which simultaneously explains and accepts it. And is not mealy-mouthed.<BR/><BR/>I am impressed by the product of your mind, as evidenced by the formidable writing task; and more impressed still with the tone of your heart, as expressed here.<BR/><BR/>My daughter needs to read this, because she is sick and tired of having AD/HD. She cannot imagine having children because of the genetic potential for having AD/HD children. (That one smarted, the first time I heard her say it, and she knew it, and went on to tell me she held me harmless because I hadn't known before I decided to have a child.) She says she feels so guilty for really not liking other kids and young people with AD/HD (except for one).<BR/><BR/>It makes me feel pretty lucky she likes me, most days, and tolerates me the rest of the time. Of course, that goes both ways.<BR/><BR/>I really appreciated this research, because I've long maintained that many of the things assumed to be true of us, are not part of the disorder, but the result of inadequate treatment for it, and of parenting that is sadly uninformed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-1380617801140994152008-02-07T14:05:00.000-05:002008-02-07T14:05:00.000-05:00Wonderful post. I read the article about this too...Wonderful post. I read the article about this too and meant to post something, but I am very ADHD-ish this week with all the political adrenaline, so I'm glad you did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-84857763305167031762008-02-07T13:24:00.000-05:002008-02-07T13:24:00.000-05:00Hmmm...Heartbreaking, and food for thought. Thanks...Hmmm...Heartbreaking, and food for thought. Thanks, Katharine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com