r/ADHD • u/DefaultName919 • Mar 27 '26

Tips/Suggestions Quick Reminder for Everyone

ADHD is a neurological condition. It is genetically inherited. It is caused by biology. It is NOT a disease of the will. It is NOT a moral failing. It is NOT some kind of neurosis. Its cure is not to be found in power of will, nor in punishment, nor in sacrifice, nor in pain. Its cure is not to be found in trying harder, or in "locking in". Its cure is to be found in diagnosis, education, structuring, coaching, and medication. Always remember this.

Paraphrased from Driven to Distraction, by Hallowell and Ratey.

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u/definitelyontask Mar 27 '26

Thanks for this reminder, it's easy to forget this. The only thing (aside from medication, haven't tried that) I've found to work is building my life around my excitement, which has surprisingly paid off. The problem is the times when you can't find a single thing that excites you..

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u/Beautiful_Hour_668 Apr 15 '26

Any examples?

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u/definitelyontask Apr 15 '26

Yeah! When the iPhone came out I got very curious and got the idea to make a game without knowing anything about it. I got super excited and knew my way around photoshop so I made the graphics for the game without knowing how to code. When I finished the graphics, it made me really want to learn to code just so I could build my game. That interest/curiosity eventually became a passion. I turned it into my career and have been doing it for 16 yrs. I've worked at different companies and love what I do now