Comments on: The benefit of ADHD – Right Braininess? http://www.adderworld.com/blog1/2009/02/23/the-benefit-of-adhd-%e2%80%93-right-braininess/ Bryan Hutchinson's thoughts about ADD ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder and other stuff Sun, 06 May 2012 01:22:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Sam N. http://www.adderworld.com/blog1/2009/02/23/the-benefit-of-adhd-%e2%80%93-right-braininess/comment-page-1/#comment-46205 Sam N. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:13:34 +0000 http://adderworld.com/blog1/?p=1131#comment-46205 I know Im a little late to this blogging but I agree with the entire context of this article. I spent years thinking that I was different. I felt stupid because I couldn't understand why I got all of the EASY definitions wrong but always got the most complex critical thinking questions correct. Everything changed as soon as I went into college and started studying the Neurological aspects of Communication Disorders. I realized that i would have to study for my own self and also study a different way to do well on exams. I could correlate and contrast information but I have problems recalling pointless definitions. I hope for America's well being that we change the education system because teaching one sided left or one sided right brain will not accomplish anything. -Sam I know Im a little late to this blogging but I agree with the entire context of this article. I spent years thinking that I was different. I felt stupid because I couldn’t understand why I got all of the EASY definitions wrong but always got the most complex critical thinking questions correct.

Everything changed as soon as I went into college and started studying the Neurological aspects of Communication Disorders. I realized that i would have to study for my own self and also study a different way to do well on exams. I could correlate and contrast information but I have problems recalling pointless definitions. I hope for America’s well being that we change the education system because teaching one sided left or one sided right brain will not accomplish anything.
-Sam

]]> By: Clarissa http://www.adderworld.com/blog1/2009/02/23/the-benefit-of-adhd-%e2%80%93-right-braininess/comment-page-1/#comment-22193 Clarissa Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:07:23 +0000 http://adderworld.com/blog1/?p=1131#comment-22193 Seems like Right-Brained dominance is the cause, root, reason, and truly correct term for AD/HD! Even my psychologist says that there is more blood flow to the right side of an ADD brain... AS IF THAT IS A DEFECT??? I sometimes think that our brains are just more geared up towards the future. I have no doubt that more ancestors of Immigrants have ADD because our forebearers were adventurers, dreamers, idealists, and innovators! I am directly descended from Pioneer stock, seems a likely link to me. :) I am feeling much better about myself and my ADD (?) after this article. I think I will work on channeling my ADD GIFT, rather than medicating my brain into submission. Caffeine works wonders for me, anyway, just have to get the right "dosage." :) Clarissa Seems like Right-Brained dominance is the cause, root, reason, and truly correct term for AD/HD!

Even my psychologist says that there is more blood flow to the right side of an ADD brain…
AS IF THAT IS A DEFECT???

I sometimes think that our brains are just more geared up towards the future. I have no doubt that more ancestors of Immigrants have ADD because our forebearers were adventurers, dreamers, idealists, and innovators! I am directly descended from Pioneer stock, seems a likely link to me. :)

I am feeling much better about myself and my ADD (?) after this article. I think I will work on channeling my ADD GIFT, rather than medicating my brain into submission. Caffeine works wonders for me, anyway, just have to get the right “dosage.” :)

Clarissa

]]> By: Bryan http://www.adderworld.com/blog1/2009/02/23/the-benefit-of-adhd-%e2%80%93-right-braininess/comment-page-1/#comment-17429 Bryan Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:14:28 +0000 http://adderworld.com/blog1/?p=1131#comment-17429 Great Phemey! I am glad you joined us over on our ADDer World Social Network! Indeed we can achieve meaningful, lasting things with profound impact. Indeed, we can! Bryan Great Phemey! I am glad you joined us over on our ADDer World Social Network! Indeed we can achieve meaningful, lasting things with profound impact. Indeed, we can!

Bryan

]]> By: Phemey http://www.adderworld.com/blog1/2009/02/23/the-benefit-of-adhd-%e2%80%93-right-braininess/comment-page-1/#comment-17424 Phemey Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:35:22 +0000 http://adderworld.com/blog1/?p=1131#comment-17424 Hi Marla and Bryan, If our “out of the box” thinking is not as valued as other skills in the work place, let us make things happen in our own way by setting up our own company or our own website, like what Bryan is doing now. I deeply believe that if we treasure our inborn "gift" of being an ADHD, we can achieve something meaningful to us and to the world like anyone without the ADHD problem. Hi Marla and Bryan, If our “out of the box” thinking is not as valued as other skills in the work place, let us make things happen in our own way by setting up our own company or our own website, like what Bryan is doing now. I deeply believe that if we treasure our inborn “gift” of being an ADHD, we can achieve something meaningful to us and to the world like anyone without the ADHD problem.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.adderworld.com/blog1/2009/02/23/the-benefit-of-adhd-%e2%80%93-right-braininess/comment-page-1/#comment-17207 Bryan Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:34:24 +0000 http://adderworld.com/blog1/?p=1131#comment-17207 Remember though, Steve Jobs way of thinking was undervalued for a long time too. I use names like Steve Jobs and Seth Godin because most of us have heard of them, but, there are hundreds upon hundreds of others who stand out from the crowd. You're right too that it's not only folks with ADHD, there are plenty of creative types who do not have ADHD, however, I have noticed that the ones who really stand out and above usually do indeed have ADHD. I don't know exactly 100% why that is. I believe it has a lot to do with the fact we need highly stimulating things, things that capture the focus and hold it... and if it can hold our focus, it usually blows the mind of those who do not have ADHD! Remember though, Steve Jobs way of thinking was undervalued for a long time too. I use names like Steve Jobs and Seth Godin because most of us have heard of them, but, there are hundreds upon hundreds of others who stand out from the crowd. You’re right too that it’s not only folks with ADHD, there are plenty of creative types who do not have ADHD, however, I have noticed that the ones who really stand out and above usually do indeed have ADHD. I don’t know exactly 100% why that is. I believe it has a lot to do with the fact we need highly stimulating things, things that capture the focus and hold it… and if it can hold our focus, it usually blows the mind of those who do not have ADHD!

]]> By: Marla Cummins http://www.adderworld.com/blog1/2009/02/23/the-benefit-of-adhd-%e2%80%93-right-braininess/comment-page-1/#comment-17197 Marla Cummins Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:21:58 +0000 http://adderworld.com/blog1/?p=1131#comment-17197 Hi Brian, Great post... I thought of all of the people, whether they have ADD or not, who are incredibly creative in their thinking, but do not not get the exposure they deserve because their way of thinking is undervalued. Unless they are Steve Jobs, for example, their "out of the box" thinking is not as valued as other skills in the work place, especially. It really is a waste of talent! You know what I mean? Marla Hi Brian,

Great post…

I thought of all of the people, whether they have ADD or not, who are incredibly creative in their thinking, but do not not get the exposure they deserve because their way of thinking is undervalued. Unless they are Steve Jobs, for example, their “out of the box” thinking is not as valued as other skills in the work place, especially. It really is a waste of talent! You know what I mean?

Marla

]]>