The greatest damage done to these kids is a very negative self image. They are always corrected, reprimanded, etc..., and that becomes habitual thinking in a negative way that something is wrong with them.

None of us knows who we are as kids and the opinions of others formulate that self image.

The combination of this negative self image, of the high intelligence and creativity that seems to be disrespected because neither is concerned with blind obedience, and of a society at large that doesn't understand this, leads to a tense life for the ADD'er and to escape tension all sorts of self destructive activities and substances may be consumed.

All because of a misunderstanding!

I see that joy in life happens innately when we can just be ourselves. That we have to be obedient to a culture first before we can just enjoy being alive is the driving force of the negative symptoms of ADD/ADHD in my experience.

I'm self healed through this awareness!

I truly love my gifts and respect my limits and that's all I can do in life. I can't ever modify my true nature, just come to "see" it and allow it.

Ron