ADDaddy

There is a battle going on in this ADDer’s brain that shuts down when confronted with difficult situations, yet has a need for mental stimulation.  Changing diapers, making lunch, washing dishes is BORING, let’s face it. BUT, when called to the challenge of online chess, and other brain games, this ADDer is challenged every day to hit the OFF button, and go do those boring tasks that pile up daily.

What attracted me to my ADD husband was his intelligence and sense of humor. Today, I see his intelligence pull him away from the mundane, and his humor used to cope with his struggles. I’ve witnessed several occassions when humor was used as a shield against the threat of judgement or criticism - and it works. For myself, it keeps me grounded, and puts things in perspective. At times though, it can belittle a situation, giving the impression of complacency.  I wonder if humor is a common characteristic among ADDers. ?