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I’m a firm believer in the concept of laughing at what other people call my “shortcomings”. as an adult with ADHD, completing what most “normal” people call simple tasks can be nearly overwhelming for me. Why? Because I simply forget to get them done. Something else comes along and “whoosh!”, I’m off on that tangent.

I’m glad I’m not the only one.

Douglas Cooty writes The Splintered Mind, a blog on “Overcoming ADHD & Depression With Lots Of Humor and Attitude”. If the title of the blog wasn’t enough to get you interested, her’s a short blurb from his pot on Dec 27:

People with AD/HD make so many mistakes they tend to have self-esteem that droops and drags. The trick to my sparkling self-image is that I learned to laugh at myself years ago. I make so many mistakes I keep myself in stitches all day.

It’s something that I do as well. I’ve even been known to shout “Oooooh! Shiny!” in a crowded room. You’d be amazed how many people get it…

Have a great day, and remember to laugh at yourself, just a little.