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ADHD — Your Misunderstood Superpower

Don’t let the word “disorder” fool you…

Tammy Bergstrom
Invisible Illness
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10 min readApr 4, 2023

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*Disclaimer: The information in this article is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek help from a medical professional if you think you may have ADHD.*

Do you feel like a square peg that’s been trying to fit into a round hole your whole life?

Are you used to being called stupid, irresponsible, lazy, or spacey… a dreamer who can’t get anything done?

Do other people say you’re “too much” — you feel too much, talk too much, do too much… are generally just too much person to deal with?

Can you relate with having 100 thoughts or ideas all screaming for attention at once, yet you can’t focus long enough to follow through with any of them?

If you connect with any of this, you may have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

But don’t let the word “disorder” fool you. Trailblazers with ADHD such as John Lennon, Michael Jordan, and Leonardo Davinci have made history by being their different, unique, and stupendous selves. By learning more about this condition and finding ways to optimize it, ADHD can become your SUPERPOWER.

Your Different and Wonderful ADHD…

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