Can ya' actually get good at uni despite massive ADD?

[Nepsis]

OK, so it isn't diagnosed ADD, but I'm just wondering how many others out there jump at about every hobby/interest that comes their way...and how many actually get good at one of them. Not that I'm going to drop out of vet school, but heck...maybe if I'd temper the massive extracurriculars I'd get something done.

Anyone else find yourself in that sort of a situation?

[Hazmat]

Originally Posted by Nepsis

OK, so it isn't diagnosed ADD, but I'm just wondering how many others out there jump at about every hobby/interest that comes their way...and how many actually get good at one of them. Not that I'm going to drop out of vet school, but heck...maybe if I'd temper the massive extracurriculars I'd get something done.

Anyone else find yourself in that sort of a situation?

Sometimes i get that "i woke up on the wrong side of the bed" syndrome and for the rest of the day. I can't do anything right including unicycle and it bends me the wrong way. Is this what you mean??

[Nepsis]

Originally Posted by Hazmat

Sometimes i get that "i woke up on the wrong side of the bed" syndrome and for the rest of the day. I can't do anything right including unicycle and it bends me the wrong way. Is this what you mean??

That's bogus, too. I'm more referring to the distractions of other activities...I mean...as for myself: 25 hours of vet/grad school, juggling, ultimate frisbee, guitar, mandolin, disc golf, and the list goes on. I'd love to be good at all these things, but they really just distract from each other, methinks. And then there's the task of becoming a wine and cigar connoisseur, but perhaps I'm asking too much...

[Hazmat]

Originally Posted by Nepsis

That's bogus, too. I'm more referring to the distractions of other activities...I mean...as for myself: 25 hours of vet/grad school, juggling, ultimate frisbee, guitar, mandolin, disc golf, and the list goes on. I'd love to be good at all these things, but they really just distract from each other, methinks. And then there's the task of becoming a wine and cigar connoisseur, but perhaps I'm asking too much...

Oh ok, then for all that things you do on a basis. Maybe you should cut down on the extra curricular activities b4 it gets worse and causes you to become stressed out to the point of where you will forget things. Not to mention having anxiety attacks and stuff. Just remember, we're not machines, we are only human.

[MuniAddict]

Originally Posted by Nepsis

OK, so it isn't diagnosed ADD, but I'm just wondering how many others out there jump at about every hobby/interest that comes their way...and how many actually get good at one of them. Not that I'm going to drop out of vet school, but heck...maybe if I'd temper the massive extracurriculars I'd get something done.

Anyone else find yourself in that sort of a situation?

I've had ADHD since childhood, and although I'm 51, I still have loads of energy (as you might have guessed watching my vids!) and so I find that I'm really active and that lets me channel my energy instead of just sitting around letting it get bottled up.

For me it has been a blessing and a curse, but I just try to have a positive outlook, and mellow out as much as possible...unless the situation calls for the opposite, and I have plenty of the opposite!

[unisteez]

I know exactly what you are talking about, i am always switching hobbies and finding new things to try.

It tends to get a little overwhelming sometimes, but unicycling and cycling in general seem to be the hobbies that i have been able to stick to. Along with art.

I have picked up alot of things along the way though and i still tend to hop around from thing to thing

[johnfoss]

I think Zack Baldwin had/has some sort of AD as well. It seems to have worked in his favor, with loads of practice and tons of energy to build Trials obstacles when he wasn't riding.

I think the more activities you participate in, the less you should expect to really excel at any. This is not a bad thing. If you decide you want to get really good at one or more, and treat the others as fun or less important, it might take some of your stress away. Set goals for the activities that mean the most for you, and try to devote reasonable amounts of time to accomplish them.

[phlegm]

I don't think enjoying a lot of different activities is the same as ADD. I've always enjoyed many "diversions" too, and I get frustrated when any one thing overpowers other possibilities.

[Mikefule]

I don't like labels like ADHD.

Hyperactive? Does that mean more energy than most people? Good. Most people are lethargic.

Disorder? Does that mean having that much energy annoys other people, so it's your fault?

Attention Deficit = big words for "finding it hard to concentrate on one thing at a time". Well, concentration is a learned behaviour. Surprisingly, people who achieve big things in their life don't just naturally concentrate for hours, days, weeks, months or years at a time. They force themselves to do so because they care about the ultimate objective. Whether it is learning an instrument, learning to unicycle, or studying to be a doctor, there will always be something that sounds more attractive sometimes.

Can someone with ADHD learn to unicycle? Yes. It might even help them by giving them a focus for all that "extra" energy.

[dan de man]

Originally Posted by Nepsis

OK, so it isn't diagnosed ADD, but I'm just wondering how many others out there jump at about every hobby/interest that comes their way...and how many actually get good at one of them. Not that I'm going to drop out of vet school, but heck...maybe if I'd temper the massive extracurriculars I'd get something done.

Anyone else find yourself in that sort of a situation?

it hasnt bothered me one bit and im add and I learnt to ride uni before bike

[dan de man]

Mikefule speaks the truth

[headstone]

That's called not being dedicated, not having ADD.

[Nepsis]

Originally Posted by Mikefule

I don't like labels like ADHD.

Yeah...most often I think such labels are overly abused by clinicians, and all they're really talking about is differences between individuals. There may be a few actual cases, but for the most part we're all just people being people.

Originally Posted by headstone

That's called not being dedicated, not having ADD.

You've probably hit it on the head there. The folks who uni that I know personally, though...well...most of us came to it from the world of juggling, so it's like we're sampling various activities rather than dedicating ourselves to any one.

Originally Posted by Hazmat

Maybe you should cut down on the extra curricular activities b4 it gets worse and causes you to become stressed out to the point of where you will forget things.

So true...and getting into some sort of a profitable career is most pressing at this point, methinks. Perhaps I should stop typing and listen to the instructor now...

[headstone]

But really, just learning to unicycle doesnt really take much dedication. It's more being able to take short term frustration than keep at it for months.

[cathwood]

Originally Posted by headstone

But really, just learning to unicycle doesnt really take much dedication. It's more being able to take short term frustration than keep at it for months.

Speak for yourself mate