Hello world~ ^-^
First of all, what a long time it has been! And second, it feels good to write here again~ =D
Just a quick update on my life: bachelor thesis submitted, master proposal accepted, found a temporary job, confirmed to have AD(H)D and still a happy single. xP
The first half of 2017 was definitely an amazing time with a lot of positive changes! Oh by the way, I also started learning Hantcha again (Chinese characters used for Korean literature). Today however, I want to take some time and talk to you (or write, hah hah) about a more serious topic; ADHD. There are many stereotypical ideas about ADHD and many of these ideas are not even true. One of these ideas is that ADHD is not a medical condition at all. The truth is, that it is very complicated... Just know that ADHD as of today is accepted as a medical condition and is actually one of the most researched conditions. Even though experts may know a lot about ADHD, the general public tends to stick with the stereotype. So let's break with the stereotype and get some real knowledge instead! ;)
I was going to write a sort of article here, but why not just watch this video in which it all gets explained! =)
And... this one: hehe, this one has some additional facts and stuff.
Basically any one of these is good to watch, because it will give a clear idea about ADHD and ADD and that is all that matters to me right now, regarding ADHD awareness =')
Anyhow, my own experience with getting diagnosed with ADHD is that I have found so many aspects of my life to become explained. For example why I had such a slow working pace at school, while I could be really quick too, and why I had a high IQ, but studied at low level. Being 'too playful' or 'too little interested' just didn't explain it well enough. And this is just one of the dozen things I have recognized about myself in recent months. It is just amazing how much more sense everything makes now! =) Next week I will begin the journey to find the right medicine and hopefully I will get more of the things I really want to do done!
And really, ADHD is one of my assets I realized because ADHD comes with creativity and fast thinking as well as the ability to empathize well. Both of these will help me when I decide to start writing my book! (which will be, soonish...) x')
~~~~~X~~~x~~~X~~~~~ *~Maria
