I’m sure with my ability to make connections I’ve solved the world’s problems on several occasions, but then instantly forgotten about it. On a side note Internal Family Systems is a therapy that is helping me understand the spin off from having undiagnosed ADHD for 45 years. It was invented by Richard Schwartz who had ADD (as it was back then) and a perfect example of how our brains can think outside of the box and create something pretty life changing for many people.
Interesting - you set me off to read about this and there's a lot of read-across between some of the things Dr Jill Bolte Taylor talks about in terms of the thinking and feeling parts of each of the two brain hemispheres and they way all four interact or block each other. Really interesting stuff - ua-cam.com/video/p-Af3vWTEUM/v-deo.html
Just sent to my sister who thinks she may be ADHD as well. It’s easy to forget the ups. But when we remember, how’s the delight!! Thanks for the very timely reminder.
@@amineurodivergent over here some news. Both my girls are autistic (just heard the diagnosis). And I still wait for my assesment. Hopefully not to long now.
Great point about trying to embrace the highs and lows and not beating ourselves up for going against the grain of how we operate. I too struggle with desiring emotional consistency which can lead to self-resentment And it would be a beautiful thing to let that go. Great video as usual
Right? I'm pretty sure this is the AuDHD, the half of us wanting that consistency and the other half wanting the full range of the ups and downs. What a ride we're on..
Loved it !! thanks for the reminder !!! That last one surprised me! the Roller-coaster. I've always experienced it but never recognised it as such. Also, isn't this where there is an overlap with bi-polarity? Kind of the "light" version of the tendency that they got worse.
At this point in your journey, has your place of work been accommodating or more accommodating? And what kind of accommodation(s) have they offered or given you? Im struggling with this now. Everyone tells me to get another job but that is easier said than done. Im already feeling ostracized and more of a burden than an asset.
Mixed bag. They were really good initially and we got some adjustments agreed and then I got moved to different parts of the business that didn't pay any regard to those adjustments and that spiralled me off into feeling worthless again. There's a desire to do the right thing but a lack of ability in implementing those adjustments practically. It can feel like a bit of a battle, which can be exhausting. It would be really nice if this stuff just worked.
@@amineurodivergent Im afraid thats whats going to happen to me. I got to move to a slightly quieter desk, but it right by the monster copy/fax/scanner and it’s loud. Then my coworker seems to feel she has to pound her papers on the counter to get them all even. Feels like she does it a hundred times. So that space isn’t working out so well. They tell me that if I cannot perform my essential job duties, they will have to take it away. But here in the US, they could technically fire me for job performance and not get in trouble even though I am working with the company for more accommodations plus seeing a psych doctor for the first time since diagnosis in Oct 2023, and they don’t want to give me any real time to try in incorporate any of the new therapy into my job role. It feels like they want me to roll into the office saying ‘Im cured!’
@@PencopiaPictorial I'm sorry, that really sucks. Is there an option of a different desk again, that's not right by the copier? That sounds nightmarish and just a different type of noise overwhelm!
@@amineurodivergent Yay! An amazing long diatance friend said it when I told the group we are in that I am certain I am AuDHD (no diagnosis, not sure uet whether I will get one or not, but nice to understand so much more about "how" I am). Share it far and wide. It is a game changer! We have existed through all of history, and used to be celebrated for our skills that are highly valuable. Post industrial revolution and Bam! 1/4 of the poplation doesn't "fit in" and our genius is pathologised and shamed. Fascinating. Utterly fascinating.
'The world needs to be more interesting' this times 1000!
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I’m often surprised and delighted by my own thoughts. It’s hard to say what’s going to happen inside my head next. 😂
I’m sure with my ability to make connections I’ve solved the world’s problems on several occasions, but then instantly forgotten about it.
On a side note Internal Family Systems is a therapy that is helping me understand the spin off from having undiagnosed ADHD for 45 years. It was invented by Richard Schwartz who had ADD (as it was back then) and a perfect example of how our brains can think outside of the box and create something pretty life changing for many people.
Interesting - you set me off to read about this and there's a lot of read-across between some of the things Dr Jill Bolte Taylor talks about in terms of the thinking and feeling parts of each of the two brain hemispheres and they way all four interact or block each other. Really interesting stuff - ua-cam.com/video/p-Af3vWTEUM/v-deo.html
Just sent to my sister who thinks she may be ADHD as well. It’s easy to forget the ups. But when we remember, how’s the delight!! Thanks for the very timely reminder.
great stuff, once again. thanks for talking straight and not acting or using jingles, sound fx and graphics. much appreciated.
Thank you and nice to see you back!
Yay you are back!
Nice video!
Thanks!
@@amineurodivergent over here some news. Both my girls are autistic (just heard the diagnosis). And I still wait for my assesment. Hopefully not to long now.
@@toaojjc Very cool re the girls, congrats, and good luck for your own when it comes.
Great point about trying to embrace the highs and lows and not beating ourselves up for going against the grain of how we operate. I too struggle with desiring emotional consistency which can lead to self-resentment And it would be a beautiful thing to let that go. Great video as usual
Right? I'm pretty sure this is the AuDHD, the half of us wanting that consistency and the other half wanting the full range of the ups and downs. What a ride we're on..
Nice to see you again Struan, hope you're doing ok.
I'm doing better - thank you!
Loved it !! thanks for the reminder !!!
That last one surprised me! the Roller-coaster. I've always experienced it but never recognised it as such.
Also, isn't this where there is an overlap with bi-polarity? Kind of the "light" version of the tendency that they got worse.
I do wonder about that! Loooots of crossovers on the various Venn diagrams!
At this point in your journey, has your place of work been accommodating or more accommodating? And what kind of accommodation(s) have they offered or given you? Im struggling with this now. Everyone tells me to get another job but that is easier said than done. Im already feeling ostracized and more of a burden than an asset.
Mixed bag. They were really good initially and we got some adjustments agreed and then I got moved to different parts of the business that didn't pay any regard to those adjustments and that spiralled me off into feeling worthless again. There's a desire to do the right thing but a lack of ability in implementing those adjustments practically. It can feel like a bit of a battle, which can be exhausting. It would be really nice if this stuff just worked.
@@amineurodivergent Im afraid thats whats going to happen to me. I got to move to a slightly quieter desk, but it right by the monster copy/fax/scanner and it’s loud. Then my coworker seems to feel she has to pound her papers on the counter to get them all even. Feels like she does it a hundred times. So that space isn’t working out so well. They tell me that if I cannot perform my essential job duties, they will have to take it away. But here in the US, they could technically fire me for job performance and not get in trouble even though I am working with the company for more accommodations plus seeing a psych doctor for the first time since diagnosis in Oct 2023, and they don’t want to give me any real time to try in incorporate any of the new therapy into my job role. It feels like they want me to roll into the office saying ‘Im cured!’
@@PencopiaPictorial I'm sorry, that really sucks. Is there an option of a different desk again, that's not right by the copier? That sounds nightmarish and just a different type of noise overwhelm!
AuDHA (the last A stands for ADVANTAGE)
Love this, I'm taking that!
@@amineurodivergent Yay! An amazing long diatance friend said it when I told the group we are in that I am certain I am AuDHD (no diagnosis, not sure uet whether I will get one or not, but nice to understand so much more about "how" I am). Share it far and wide. It is a game changer! We have existed through all of history, and used to be celebrated for our skills that are highly valuable. Post industrial revolution and Bam! 1/4 of the poplation doesn't "fit in" and our genius is pathologised and shamed. Fascinating. Utterly fascinating.