Why can't I do one thing at a time? Is it normal, or do I TRULY have the self-diagnosed condition of Adult ADHD?
No, I'm not being dramatic. I see the signs in my everyday life, as well as in my writing life. Example: I am reading Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, The Sight by David Clement-Davies (per one of my student's request), The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, and The Body Finder by Kimbery Derting all at the same time! I am also writing, working on three novels- one is historical YA set during World War I and when the Spanish Influenza broke out, one about a teenaged boy who's drug dealing best friend goes missing, and one with my lovely cousin (who just made her vlogging debut!) that I will not talk about it here because our idea is so flippin' AWESOME that I don't want anyone to steal it :) Anyway, I can't stay focused on one project long enough to...
oh, look it's not raining outside anymore...what was I saying?
Happy Earth Day!
So, tell me- is this freakin' normal, or should I start taking some pills?
I love the Book Thief, so I hope you get through it without losing focus ;-) My son has high-functioning autism and goes to a school only for kids on the spectrum and with ADHD, which describes most of his friends. If you do have the condition, you should know that some of the most brilliant contributions to the arts and society have been made by others like you. Be proud!
ReplyDeleteYEAH :) Thanks for the positive outlook, Wendy :)
ReplyDeleteI'm too much like you, so I can't offer much advice. I juggle lots of things at once, too, but I always end up feeling more productive that way. If I just try and focus on one thing, it never seems to get done!
ReplyDeleteOh, don't forget the MFA program. You have writing to do for that, as well. Just thought I'll throw in something else for you. :p
LMAO- Thanks, Pam. I almost forgot :)
ReplyDeleteMy oldest has ADHD and I suspect I do, too. But I've read people with ADHD tend to be highly creative. That's my story and I'm sticking with it. :D
ReplyDeleteI love it! Thanks, Stina- I'll stick that story too :)
ReplyDeleteThink of yourself as multi-tasking. I would suggest committing to The Book Thief, it's brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of things going on, but not as much as you. I think if you can handle it, then it's okay. You're just a multi-tasking maven.
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