ADHD is not a curse that doomed a person's life. It's a way of being in the world that includes special gifts.Edward M. Hallowell
Diagnoses like ADHD aren't meant to restrain; instead, their purpose is to recognize, empathize, and strategize.Edward M. Hallowell
With understanding and the right strategies, a person with ADHD can turn what they've always thought of as shortcomings into strengths.Edward M. Hallowell
Viewing ADHD as simply a disorder discounts the uniqueness and potential in each person.Edward M. Hallowell
ADHD is not a guarantee of failure. It means that you will have to learn how optimize your way of functioning.Edward M. Hallowell
Many people with ADHD are extraordinarily successful because they never stop thinking, imagining, and exploring.Edward M. Hallowell
ADHD can be seen as a paradox - a blessing for your creativity, but a curse for your consistency.Edward M. Hallowell
A person with ADHD should not be defined by the diagnosis. They are not 'an ADHD' - they are 'a person with ADHD'.Edward M. Hallowell
The key to success when dealing with ADHD is not to fight against your natural flow, but to go with it and channel it in productive ways.Edward M. Hallowell
To navigate ADHD, you should surround yourself with people who appreciate your spark, not those who extinguish it.Edward M. Hallowell