Be careful with that phrase. Being glad for aspects of one’s disability seems to trigger some folks, and the response can be hit or miss. Some days, you mention a thing you’re glad that your ADHD gives you, and people dog-pile you for daring to find a silver lining in your own life.
I get where they’re coming from, since there are a lot of folks out there that don’t understand what ADHD is. But they forget that there’s a world of difference between someone without ADHD dismissing struggles by claiming someone has “superpowers,” and someone with ADHD who chooses to celebrate their unique strengths.
Sorry, tangent. I’m just trying to look out for you because I’ve seen the Lemmy community jump on people for less.
My X-men style superpower is that under moments of extreme stress I become the most efficient man in the world.
When I’m not stressed, I’m a lazy asshole, lazier and more asshole than your typical lazy asshole.
When I am stressed, I channel the avatar of The Flash for up to six minutes at a time, then afterwards, I forget everything I’ve ever remembered except for guilt that I don’t operate like that all the time.
With proper guidance, treatment and development, it can be turned in to a super power.
Be careful with that phrase. Being glad for aspects of one’s disability seems to trigger some folks, and the response can be hit or miss. Some days, you mention a thing you’re glad that your ADHD gives you, and people dog-pile you for daring to find a silver lining in your own life.
I get where they’re coming from, since there are a lot of folks out there that don’t understand what ADHD is. But they forget that there’s a world of difference between someone without ADHD dismissing struggles by claiming someone has “superpowers,” and someone with ADHD who chooses to celebrate their unique strengths.
Sorry, tangent. I’m just trying to look out for you because I’ve seen the Lemmy community jump on people for less.
Thank you. I’m not afraid of online discourse or votes. I have the diagnosis myself, so speak from experience.
I do not consider it a disability, but rather being differently able.
I understand that my personal experience does not represent all those similar.
Cheers, have a nice day.
My X-men style superpower is that under moments of extreme stress I become the most efficient man in the world.
When I’m not stressed, I’m a lazy asshole, lazier and more asshole than your typical lazy asshole.
When I am stressed, I channel the avatar of The Flash for up to six minutes at a time, then afterwards, I forget everything I’ve ever remembered except for guilt that I don’t operate like that all the time.
Go and buy a cape, you absolute unit!