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Hypothesis: ADHD
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Proletar
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The theory is that people with a constant stream of impulses and wild ideas was good to have around in the stone-age. In modern times, *sigh* those traits are often put aside since they mean you wont be able to focus in school. In this world, everyone has to go through the same system despite every person being different and unique. It's a waste, and it should be a crime.
Proletar
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ADD here.
Your description is about right, only I would tie it more to how we respond to the signal-substances themselves. My own experiences points me to that.
For starters, I don't enjoy doing things like running. I hear about the runners high, but all I get when I jog is pain and panic, all the way through. I just don't get that deep satisfaction by anything. By trying different drugs throughout the years, I've reached the conclusion that I don't reach euphoria with any of them. Opiates made me feel feverish and nautious, and ritalin just made me nervous. Alcohol made me tired, and so forth.
Since I don't base much of my decisions on impulses and feelings, I think I'm destined to remain detached and thinking, no matter the situation. I'm most of all known for my constant and deep calm amongst the people I meet.
HDINTP
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I do believe that ADHD and/or ADD do not exist and also that Ritalin is a drug.
BloodCountess88
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I have ADHD.
It seems I cannot do one exercise for a very long period of time, that's the reason I do HIIT/weight lifting with a variety of movements. Being on a treadmill is hell to me.
I agree, it's how we respond to stimuli. The thing about ADHD is often people forget it's on the spectrum, and many people in the autism spectrum often have certain traits that they completely excel in an above average way, because of the way they input and process external information.
Cherry Cola
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You would be wrong. Whether it should be called a disease or not is a matter of semantics, regardless, in modern society it is a handicap. Nonetheless its there in some form and not just a modern construct, do the homework.
Also Ritalin why the need to state that ritalin is a drug? Of course it is.
I've got the diagnosis ADD myself, my current medication (which is mild) certainly helps me. It removes some of the mental fatigue and constant sense of restlessness, very helpful at work or during other focus requiring tasks.
Doesn't make me any more energetic outwards tho, but I feel it.
Chad
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Ritalin is a class 2 drug this isn't news.
Hadoblado
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I've got all the symptoms of ADD, though I haven't been diagnosed. I'm moderately gifted.
Out of the people I know with the disorder, only one has had any degree of ability.
It is normal for people to be good at one or more things, you need to look at the base rate to tell if there is any difference.
Out of the people I know with the disorder, only one has had any degree of ability.
It is normal for people to be good at one or more things, you need to look at the base rate to tell if there is any difference.
HDINTP
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I would not treat ADD with medicine because ADD is not a problem in my opinion. That you are a little bit "different" does not mean you need medicine in my opinion.
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That's a nice opinion for someone who doesn't spend 5 hours a day in a small room with 30 nine year olds.
Bring on the Ritalin.
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That's a nice opinion for someone who doesn't spend 5 hours a day in a small room with 30 nine year olds.
Bring on the Ritalin.
That was so dry I'm choking up sand.
HDINTP
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That's a nice opinion for someone who doesn't spend 5 hours a day in a small room with 30 nine year olds.
Bring on the Ritalin.
That is not my problem that you are a teacher plus I am not brave enough to teach at elementary school but still I think I would have enough patience to handle it. Still I like your humor...
Hawkeye
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I find the symptoms of ADD and ADHD far too vague to be classed as medical disorders.
I disagree with the OP because most people have a niche they're good at. After all, this is how currency first began.
I disagree with the OP because most people have a niche they're good at. After all, this is how currency first began.
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I am diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and severe ADHD combined type. My IQ is in the 98th percentile.
What's funny is that if you look at the characteristics of ADHD, Dyslexia, visual spatial learners, gifted kids, HSP, and Asperger's, they all share many similarities.
SpaceYeti
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Well, I agree with the second premise, though I don't see it as a bad thing simply because it's a drug.
I'm positive that ADHD and ADD (now defined into the same thing) in fact do exist, but I don't think they're necessarily bad, either. I know, for a fact, that I've been diagnosed with ADD, and that I do suffer from the symptoms. I know, for a fact, stimulants help me to focus, including ADD medication. I know, for a fact, that when I'm given a tedious chore, I zone out, and there's not really anything I can do about it. I've developed strategies to work around or with this, but it certainly does happen. Even when it's not a boring chore, my mind can zone out. I know this. It's a fact. ADHD exists. Whether it should be considered a bad thing can be debated, but it's existing isn't really a question.
As for the original topic; I've been noted for being able to think on my feet, think outside the box, do simple math quickly, etc. I don't know if or to what degree my ADD has on that, though I think it is at least somehow tied in.
seriously hope so.
I have no known talents I am very sure I have ADHD-PI. I also have very asperger-ish symptoms.
But I don't know if it's appropriate to be on amphetamines and ritalin. Pretty soon they'd say get some crack and smoke it in class.
It's definitely a spectrum, some are just edging it out and some just interrupt class.
But again, life wasn't always pay your bills on time and listen to someone instruct you to do bullshit redundant tasks till you die. So it's understandable that a couple of people just can't.
I have no known talents I am very sure I have ADHD-PI. I also have very asperger-ish symptoms.
But I don't know if it's appropriate to be on amphetamines and ritalin. Pretty soon they'd say get some crack and smoke it in class.
It's definitely a spectrum, some are just edging it out and some just interrupt class.
But again, life wasn't always pay your bills on time and listen to someone instruct you to do bullshit redundant tasks till you die. So it's understandable that a couple of people just can't.
Minimalist
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What does it mean to be gifted? We must set that criteria before we even seek to measure its existence. If everyone were gifted, would it even be possible to define said term?
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I have AD/HD (AD/HD PI - or just ADD). As mentioned above its a trait not suited to modern society. I personally would not classify it as a 'disorder' or a 'disability'. I also argue that it does indeed exist, but is misunderstood by the majority of society.
On the topic of ADHDers being 'gifted', I believe this is true to an extent. However, it's extremely dependent on the individual. It's also dependent on a multitude of other factors - primarily intelligence.
This notion of ADHDers being very good at some aspect of their life is an interesting one. It's interesting because we first have to consider how ADHD has affected that part of their life. I believe hyper focus plays a large part in this, as it definitely does for me. You'll find that ADHDers generally don't engage on activities that they have difficulty focusing on. Conversely, their ability to focus on something they enjoy leads them to engage in it for long periods of time. This is where we start to see them as being gifted.
But then there's the other side of that. I'm speaking of 'natural ability', which I'm not sure is a bullshit term or if it is a legitimate notion. I think that this may be a combination of intelligence and hyper focus.
I'm starting to ramble now so I'm gonna stop.
On the topic of ADHDers being 'gifted', I believe this is true to an extent. However, it's extremely dependent on the individual. It's also dependent on a multitude of other factors - primarily intelligence.
This notion of ADHDers being very good at some aspect of their life is an interesting one. It's interesting because we first have to consider how ADHD has affected that part of their life. I believe hyper focus plays a large part in this, as it definitely does for me. You'll find that ADHDers generally don't engage on activities that they have difficulty focusing on. Conversely, their ability to focus on something they enjoy leads them to engage in it for long periods of time. This is where we start to see them as being gifted.
But then there's the other side of that. I'm speaking of 'natural ability', which I'm not sure is a bullshit term or if it is a legitimate notion. I think that this may be a combination of intelligence and hyper focus.
I'm starting to ramble now so I'm gonna stop.
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Gifted: Endowed with great natural ability, intelligence, or talent.
Keyword: natural.
I (like to) think that people with ADHD don't have a disorder, but have are gifted. Problem is, modern society wants productive people, not gifted per se. Reference to Doug Stanhope. And people with ADHD have a hard time focusing on and completing tasks, so they aren't really productive.