Yes, we are different. We are aliens! My ex called me the exite-able boy. I never understood what she ment until I was diagnoised in marital counseling about 4 or 5 years ago.
In some ways it was nice to know that all my efforts to be, "successful", and "accomplished", were more challenging because of the ADHD. After coaching, reading about adult ADD, and meds, life is still a challenge. Its easier to focus now with the meds and I am not quite as depressed at all of my percieved failures. At least now I understand why I have such a difficult time. I know more than I ever did about myself and ADHD.
There is a fun Adult ADD chat group at
http://www.addconsults.com They are like us and the fun thing is that the chat gets going so fast its difficult to keep up.
Through coaching I have been encouraged to explore my creative side. That has been the best so far. It is definately a strength for us. I have been amazed at what I have been able to draw and paint.
Good luck with your inner exploration, think good thoughts and be good to yourself. I should talk, here I sit distracting myself when I have a sauce test I should be studying for, ah well....
ps the spell checker is not working!
Joe