Post by SKay on Nov 27, 2004 21:03:52 GMT -5
A common characteristic of ADDers is that they can solve the world's problems, but can't organize their own lives. Why do you think that is? I don't know that I have ADD, but I find much of the day-to-day chores boring and seemingly of little value. I spend much of my time doing things that stimulate my mind, but unfortunately often are not as important or should not be as high a priority as taking care of my home and family. Another reason I struggle doing household chores is that I could spend time doing all that work, and by the end of the day much of it would be undone by the rest of the family so what's the use?
I think my brother is a clear example of this. He is a computer programmer, doing government work. He has been cleared for top-security projects, and some of his work involved a satellite that was launched not too long ago. BUT he bought a house in February or March and when we visited him in July he still had not unpacked boxes. In his living room he has an easy chair, a HD tv, and maybe some bookshelves--very little furniture. My parents sent him a check and he never deposited it. I asked for his cell phone number and when he didn't send it I didn't pressure him; but later when the subject came up, he said, "Didn't I give it to you?" That is very typical of him--no followthrough.
Anyway, as I asked, do you think the everyday things are just too mundane for ADDers to focus on?
I think my brother is a clear example of this. He is a computer programmer, doing government work. He has been cleared for top-security projects, and some of his work involved a satellite that was launched not too long ago. BUT he bought a house in February or March and when we visited him in July he still had not unpacked boxes. In his living room he has an easy chair, a HD tv, and maybe some bookshelves--very little furniture. My parents sent him a check and he never deposited it. I asked for his cell phone number and when he didn't send it I didn't pressure him; but later when the subject came up, he said, "Didn't I give it to you?" That is very typical of him--no followthrough.
Anyway, as I asked, do you think the everyday things are just too mundane for ADDers to focus on?
Sorta liek the house work stuff. Only with us, since our house is on the market.....we need to keep it tidy....which is a totally impossible thing for me 
And I just grabbed a big container and am putting things into it in hope of either putting it out for a yard sale or donating all the stuff to the thrift shop.