Posted by IsoM on March 6, 2002, at 1:32:06
In reply to Re: Anyone Who's ADHD and Also on Some Sort of Stims??, posted by Er on February 25, 2002, at 20:46:34
Thank you, everybody who replied & gave ideas.
I've been away from the computer for almost two weeks (it was getting a change & was needed as a server briefly) so I'm only back reading replies tonight.
I think if I was younger & knowing what I know now, I'd tackle my ADHD differently. But I'm 52 now, not that old really, but any I'd be almost 60 before I have the training I'd need for what I want to do & then probably still wouldn't be satisfied. I'd always be wanting to learn & do something new.
Jazzdog, as much as I enjoy helping people, I'd find it very draining in a short while. I find it hard to be around people for long stretches - it's exhausting mentally.
And Zo, I so agree with you about "...we remain funny and in many ways childlike. . .while everyone around me grows ever more starchy and stiff." I find most people my age too stuffy & boring, only if they're eccentric are they great to be around!
Er, though I haven't held that many job titles, I understand. People with ADD & intelligence seem to be jack (or jill) -of-all-trades.
Just a extra on what I want to do with my life...
I wanted to order some plants from a nursery from the States & had to inquire what is & isn't allowed in the country. I ended up talking with someone from the Food & Agriculture Agency for 2 hours about everything. He gave me some solid leads on an idea that interested me a great deal in the field of unusual horticulture. If I can train myself to be more disciplined now with adrafinil, I think I'll give my ideas a go & see if I can parlay it into a possible career.
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