Had another incident today.

My boss is quite forgetful and can get overwhelmed sometimes by the enormity of what we face (possible unemployment), and that keeps her from getting essential pieces/chunks done, that we need to get done (in order to not become unemployed). She was having one of these moments today, where she was falling into gloom from getting overwhelmed, and I tried to give her a pep talk, and I shared with her the strategy of "chunking" (yeah, right, who am I to give advice on this?) So I mentioned I was reading this little book with practical and helpful solutions on how to get organized, accomplish goals etc., and the book talked about the "chunking" strategy. She seemed interested and asked the name of the book. "10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD," I said. Now the whole point of my advice was to keep her from getting depressed and helping her to move on with our project, not where I had gotten this advice from. Immediately after I told her the title of the book, she said decisively, "you don't have ADD," and then turned away from me. Now I never said to her that I did have ADD. I can find a book useful that is written about geniuses, actors, or spiritually enlightened beings, but that doesn't mean I am one. She could have asked, "oh, do you have adult ADD?" But, no, she makes a bald statement as if she knows everything. Why is she so negative? Why does she think she can diagnose me? She's not a medical professional. Even my PNP hasn't officially diagnosed me, as we are focusing on dealing with my symptoms. My boss's reaction is just like my mother's "phooey" comment. Sheeesh. I was trying to be helpful and I get this "you don't have ADD" crap.