“Tell me how to be in this world. Tell me how to breathe in and feel no hurt.”— James Bay - Us
Anonymous: Do u know any good ways how someone with ADHD can keep themselves busy?
suffering
“If you took all of the things that were special about me, you could put them all together and call it AD/HD. No better, no worse, just different that’s me, I’m really not crazy, please try and see. Like a talented wizard in a world full of “Muggles”, its no wonder all you see is frustration and struggles. As I daydream and drift, you think no one’s there, but nothing could be further from the truth, believe me, I swear. I see your impatience as my mind starts to wander But, you don’t know the depth of the thoughts that I ponder. For creative thinkers, get lost in deep thought, which leads to the illusion that they cannot be taught. I know trying to reach me can give you the blues, but I wish for just once, you could walk in my shoes. To see things through my eyes, you would be amazed, at the speed and sheer volume my thoughts seem to blaze. I’m not lazy or stupid, if only you knew, how truly difficult it is to limit myself and think like you do. But, I can see things that you’ll never see, its like second nature, because I am me. With lightning fast reflexes, I can switch gears, to be firm and inflexible is the worst of my fears. I’m calm in a crisis and know just what to do, For I’m in great company, Mozart , Edison and Churchill to name just a few. So show me some patience, as I’m patient with you. Just a little tolerance, it’s long overdue. Please try and understand me, along with my AD/HD, It’s a very big part of the wonderfulness of me.”— The Wonderfulness of Me By Robert Tudisco
Take my hand and come with me,
I want to teach you about ADHD.
I need you to know, I want to explain,
I have a very different brain.
Sights, sounds, and thoughts collide.
What to do first? I can’t decide.
Please understand I’m not to blame,
I just can’t process things the same.
Take my hand and walk with me,
Let me show you about ADHD.
I try to behave, I want to be good,
But I sometimes forget to do as I should.
Walk with me and wear my shoes,
You’ll see it’s not the way I’d choose.
I do know what I’m supposed to do,
But my brain is slow getting the message through.
Take my hand and talk with me,
I want to tell you about ADHD.
I rarely think before I talk,
I often run when I should walk.
It’s hard to get my school work done,
My thoughts are outside having fun.
I never know just where to start,
I think with my feelings and see with my heart.
Take my hand and stand by me,
I need you to know about ADHD.
It’s hard to explain but I want you to know,
I can’t help letting my feelings show.
Sometimes I’m angry, or sad.
I feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and mad.
I can’t concentrate and I lose all my stuff.
I try really hard but it’s never enough.
Take my hand and learn with me,
We need to know more about ADHD.
I worry a lot about getting things wrong,
Everything I do takes twice as long.
Every day is exhausting for me…
Looking through the fog of ADHD.
I’m often so misunderstood,
I would change in a heartbeat if I could.
Take my hand and listen to me,
I want to share a secret about ADHD.
I want you to know there is more to me.
I’m not defined by it, you see.
I’m sensitive, kind and lots of fun.
I’m blamed for things I haven’t done.
I’m the loyalist friend you’ll ever know,
I just need a chance to let it show.
Take my hand and look at me,
Just forget about the ADHD.
I have real feelings just like you.
The love in my heart is just as true.
I may have a brain that can never rest,
But please understand I’m trying my best.
I want you to know, I need you to see,
I’m more than the label, I am still me!!!!~Author Unknown
*I know and LOVE someone with ADHD, and it could even be me. ❤
— John Green, Looking for Alaska
“He looked at me like I was crazy. Most of my lovers do, and that’s partly why they love me, and partly why they leave.”— Jeanette Winterson