Posted by Stacy on January 10, 2000, at 20:21:40
In reply to directional nonscense, posted by juniper on January 10, 2000, at 19:11:52
> i have a horrible sense of direction. when i was 8, i got lost going around the block. i became lost in rural mexico and ended up sleeping in a barn as night fell and i was nowhere close to finding my destination. i am sure that my innate lack of direction is exacerbated by the fact that i don't pay enough attention to my surroundings to cue into where i am, or have been. this post is the result of going to see a new pdoc, and becoming horrendeously lost coming home. do others with ADD ever experience directional confusion?
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> juniperJuniper -
When I got online earlier, I never expected to respond to any messages; but I can intensely relate to several of them, & ESPECIALLY yours. I have ADHD, & am "directionally dysfunctional." As the saying goes, I couldn't find my way out of a paper bag! One time I had to stop & ask for directions in my own town - it was mortifying. Due to this, I actually hate to drive a car. I was always too embarrassed to tell anyone, so I'd make all kinds of excuses. One of my worst experiences was driving an elderly woman somewhere at night, & eventually having to pull over & let her drive. Naturally, she found the place! I felt about 2 inches tall. I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone. I have to pray for direction - & I mean that literally! Take care.
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