ADHD: Finding My Gold | Katie Friedman | TEDxUWE

Literally remember telling myself, 'I want to be normal, I want to be like other people' not knowing that what made me different was going to pay off later in life.

The neurotypically constructed world likes to put everything in an easy to understand and manage box, but those of us with complex neurodiversity challenges - can actually see how bad the construct is, and can offer the wider world so much more. The sooner the masses wake up to the benefits of neurodiverse people and the wonderful insights they bring - the better for all the human race.

Writer Glennon Doyle once wrote this “On my gravestone I want it to read ‘Here lies a woman who can finally stop looking for her keys’” Says it ALL. ❤

Man, i always cry when i watch these vids cause i know what it feels like. 😢

I’m NOT even HALF way and I’m already in tears 😭 she KNOWS exactly how I FEEL 💯

I really loved this video. The information is so well presented. My favorite take away was the simple and effective explanation that an ADHD brain is "a brain wired for interest." That really resonates with me as a person with ADHD who got diagnosed in my mid-forties and always wondered why I could voraciously work on some projects/tasks and totally negelct others. Other top take-aways: ADHDers have spiky strength and spiky challenges and "I was a specialist thinker struggling to be an all-arounder." I have been extremely successful in some professional roles and really struggled in others. It depended on wether the role allowed me to use my super power of hyper-focus and lead with my exceptional strengths or required me to try to be an all arounder and switch my attention quickly between tasks/projects/thought trains.

I'm literally crying my eyes out. The internalization of criticism that was meant to be constructive....that's why compliments never reach me and criticism is a stab in the heart....

I’ve been a salesman for years i to have crazy social power. But I’m terrible at spelling and writing. I really understand how important it’s is to focus on your strengths. And understand your weaknesses. Thanks adhd is a gift if you learn how you are.

Self care is good but you are right, so irritating to hear from others it's the cure for everything. I prefer to be kind and gentle to myself as self care is not the cause of my special needs but it definitely helps to do good self care.

Amazing just amazing, let’s all help each other to embrace our gold adhd lovelies 💗 so SO much gratitude for these talks and brave wonderful adhd leaders xxxx

Puts the saying, "digging for gold" in a completely new context. Awesome talk, by the way.

So brilliant Katie - all teachers and coaches need to hear this and be in the glow of your GOLD!

Litreally just ordered my new bank card and was looking for my keys as she mentined she would do this often had me on the floor crying with laughter. Get out my head!!!

Anyone who quotes Dolly Parton has my support. you just described most of my life. The systems and structures in place in society assume a homogenous heteronormative, neurotypical mindset. If you are outside that box, the normal response is to try to force you into that box. I'm 59, recently diagnosed, and could not be happier, forward movement and improvement are so much better than simply giving up on being any sort of success.

Ha! This caught my attention And I finally made it my intention! As watched I suddenly became enthralled. Usually I'd watch a docu but would be constantly watching the red youtube bar to indicate when it would finally be over. But not this docu as I was observing the red bar hoping it wouldn't finish! I'm nearly 50 and only just discovering my heart felt skill ... thank you all 😻

Excellent talk on ADHD - Katie is inspiring and informative in equal measure.

"Brain wired for interest!" That's my gold from this video!

LOVED how she notes the relationship struggles. This explains so much about the SERIOUS repricutions these people might have in life. I always looked out adventure and change. Could not stay in one relationship long if there was not drama and turbulence. The consequences are GREAT! :(

A lovely and brilliant talk, I felt so seen by your words!! Thank you!

❤🎉🎉🎉 Absolutely love your strong multi-modal communication-personal grit, your intonation stunning timing😮! Biggest salute from Denmark!