We Aren ’ t Bored We Are Overwhelmed. Explain Adult ADHD

We Aren’t Bored We Are Overwhelmed.
By Sue Kerstetter

Part of #ExplainAdultADHD.  A campaign to reduce the ignorance, misinformation, and stigma against adults with ADHD.

“We Aren’t Bored We Are Overwhelmed
Myth: ADHDers struggle with boredom Truth: Many of us often confuse being bored with being stagnated by the racing of our thoughts.
We often say we are bored when what we actually mean is that we are lacking enough stimulation to keep up with our brains.
This is why the mundane is so tough. It doesn’t satisfy our need for stimulation.”
By Sue Kerstetter

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Source: Adult ADD Strengths - May 25, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Pete Quily Tags: Explain Adult ADHD To Non-ADHD Adults Source Type: blogs