Your ADHD Symptoms May Include, with Steve Gregos – Heartifacts 2020

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Heartifacts is a Code & Supply conference that encourages intimate discussions about mental health, community building, career management, and other topics software professionals need to talk about more.

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We are told that ADHD sufferers are scattered, forgetful, and inattentive. They interrupt others, are more likely be fired, can’t finish work on time and cannot stop talking. Ever.

People with ADHD are said to struggle to function in the real world because of these symptoms. If we accept that story, then why is there so much ADHD people who can not only function but thrive?

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My symptoms were an additional obstacle. I resolved to change my mind one day. I wanted to understand why ADHD was being viewed and described in the way it was. These were the views I had internalized from early 90 studies. Two studies in 2018, showed ADHD in a completely different light.

Cognitive dynamism is a way to have so many thoughts going through your head that it becomes overwhelming. Hyper-focus is a synonym for inattentiveness. It’s the ability to be so focused on one task that you lose touch with the world around. We now refer to divergent thinking as being able to generate creative ideas through exploring multiple possible solutions.

Let’s have a discussion about ADHD’s positive and impactful side. This is the side that makes us better at work and in our communities. Even if you don’t have ADHD you will be asked to openly discuss your preconceptions about talking to people with mental illness. Let’s work together to change the story for ADHD patients.

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