'There’s no reason [ADHD] should prevent you from doing anything. You may stumble, you may have difficulties before you’re diagnosed, but, you know what? They’re not insurmountable.'
, in Philadelphia, in 1972. “That propelled me into the most wonderful years of my life,” says Wohlmuth. It also started a lifelong passion that would earn her international acclaim as a photojournalist and bestselling author.
Wohlmuth has given speeches to Hallmark, the Omega Institute, and at commencement ceremonies, where she shares her experience with ADHD to educate and encourage young graduates.is, “Get professional help, and go online to find ADHD support groups. Read every single book about ADHD. You have to know what [ADHD] is. And then you discover you’re not alone, you’re not weird, and not stupid. You’re bright, but your brain just functions differently.
Being forgetful and having trouble prioritizing have plagued O’Donnell all her life. “I will never be able to manage my time on my own,” says O’Donnell. “I try to pack so much into each minute.” Because her film career requires managing logistics, O’Donnell uses variousstrategies to deal with her ADHD. She works with a team to keep herself on track, and builds in extra time for projects, so she can meet deadlines.
As an artist, Young feels that ADHD has been an advantage. “I’m always making different connections,” she says, “seeing things in ways other people don’t see.” In her career, Young has changed mediums, experimenting with painting, photography, drawing, and sculpture. “It’s been a good thing, but it’s also been hard, because I haven’t gone as deep as I would like in certain directions with my work.
Friendships are difficult for Young. “I don’t maintain them. I’ve lost friends by not keeping in touch.” On the other hand, Young enjoys spending time alone or with her goats. “I can entertain myself,” she says, “and I’m happy.” Now in her second term as the Parks Board commissioner, Blyth juggles her job with being a single mom raising an eight year-old son. “It’s not easy,” says Blyth. “I’m always losing things. Paying bills is hard, and my memory is bad — the whole thing is a bit of a Gong Show.” To cope with her ADHD, Blyth goes for a long walk before meetings, to focus herself. Note-taking keeps her alert and tuned in to what is being said. To compensate for disorganization and a poor memory, she uses to-do lists.
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