Beware! 5 Places You’ll Find ADHD-ers

October is ADHD Awareness Month.

It’s only fair, then, that I warn you to be aware. Keep your eyes peeled, and use extreme caution. There are literally hundreds of thousands of us, and we could be lurking anywhere! There is one speaking to you through your screen right now…

Boo!

We are in Your Schools

That preschool or kindergarten teacher that cuts out 100s of shapes by hand so your kid can glue them together… and likes it? That art teacher or coach that is super passionate? That one teacher who tells you they got into the profession because school was hard for them as a kid, and they want to support other kids having a hard time? Beware! You might be interacting with someone who has ADHD!

We are in Your Hospitals

Those nurses who can multi-task care for dozens of patients at a time? That doctor who thrives in the chaos of the ER and doesn’t get rattled? Beware! You might be interacting with someone who has ADHD!

We are on Your Televisions

The writers who are always dreaming up new stories and jokes? The actors who can change their mannerisms, accents, and personalities on a dime? The comedians who adapt to the crowd and are quick with a comeback? Beware! You might be watching someone who has ADHD!

We are in Your Stadiums

Athletes with seemingly limitless energy? People with the singular focus it takes to get to the very top of their game and peak performance levels? People who, when interviewed, admit that school was hard, but that sport “saved” them or “gave them purpose?” Beware! You might be watching someone who has ADHD!

We are in Your Homes

The people who programmed or service your computer, who are just so quick at problem-solving? The people in trades fixing your appliances or utilities because they wanted a job that was challenging and different every single day? Ahhh! Beware! You might be interacting with someone who has ADHD! Run away immediately!

Be aware. We’re everywhere! And all jokes aside, that is a very good thing.

People with ADHD-wired brains are very well-suited for creativity, emergency response, determination, intense focus, and problem-solving. If you google the top careers that attract ADHD-ers, you will find everything I listed above at the very top. Our whole world benefits every day from people who are wired “differently.” I would go so far as to say, we’d be lost without them!

So maybe let’s stop with the stigma already, mmm-kay?

And please share this spooky post for ADHD Awareness Month!

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