Life with ADHD has been an exhausting journey, filled with moments
of wondering why other kids don't seem to face the same challenges.
For the longest time, I resigned myself to the idea that everyone
has their own set of quirks, which were simply mine to bear, those
that had no name to them.
But then came the day that changed everything—the day I discovered
what ADHD truly was. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, a mixture
of happiness and sadness, as life suddenly felt justified. Those
seemingly invisible struggles I faced had a name, a reason, and it
made my childhood experiences so much more transparent. I couldn't
help but feel a profound sense of sadness, wondering how no one
understood this back then. Why were these just my quirks when it was
more than just that?
Learning about my ADHD has been a transformative and enlightening
journey. As I understood this, I found explanations for the short
attention spans and the unwavering drive to hyper-fixate on specific
goals. Knowledge empowered me as I discovered ways to supervise my
ADHD better.
Being a girl with ADHD has presented exceptional challenges, from
external societal expectations and internal struggles. Although
unspoken, society's inflexible structures for women felt heavily
weighed on me, especially during my formative years. I found myself
grappling with questions about my identity and whether anyone could
genuinely comprehend how I saw life.
Acknowledging this spectrum of ADHD helped me manage it better and
taught me to embrace it. I firmly believe that organic tools should
be our first line of defense against ADHD. Researching and learning
can foster a deep connection with oneself, providing answers to the
puzzling questions that have long lingered.
In my quest for self-improvement, I turned to meditation to work on
my attention span. Remarkably, just one week of meditating had a
noticeable impact—I could sit through a book, a task that once
seemed impossible. The benefits of meditation amazed me, not only
for enhancing focus but also for nurturing spiritual composure.
Nevertheless, living with ADHD still poses challenges, especially
when your hyper fixation doesn't align with what needs to be
accomplished. Yet, I've experienced the incredible flow state that
comes with aligning passion and task, and it's a feeling like no
other. At such times, prescribed medication seems like the only
resort, but one must remain steadfast in relying on what you can
naturally make of it.
This journey has been one of self-discovery and acceptance, a path
paved with both struggles and triumphs. Embracing this reality has
allowed me to grow, learn, and find a sense of relaxation within
myself. And though the road ahead may still be a bit challenging, I
face it by putting my strengths in front of me and also by trying to
educate others on what could be done, as everything that happens in
life has an explanation to it; it's for us to find out the meaning
behind.
Statice / ADHD
Battle in the Body: Living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Learn about the transformative journey of a courageous young individual who had to deal with the implications of ADHD.
By Huda Abdul Basit / Edited by Aiden Chantemsin
Updated October 20, 2023
