2 - Character Defects of the ADD Adult
The "Character Defects" of ADD Unreliable - Doesn't follow through on promises Late - for meetings, classes, projects, bills Liar - Can't count on an accurate statement - incorrect memory of events Doing the Wrong Task - Incompetent or Disorganized Lazy - Doesn't do assignments Daydreamer - Seems to not pay attention Trouble - Impulsive poor decisions Forgetful - Misplacing items, missing appointments Bad with Money - Late Payments, Bounced Checks Slow - Pace of work lags others We all strive to have "good character," behaving morally and responsibly in society. Behaving in any of the listed ways reflects poorly on your moral fiber. These are viewed as character flaws. However, these are all behaviors of an ADHD person. This is at the core of the problems ADDs face, because we get feedback that we are "bad" people. As my son once said, "I suck at life." This compounds the frustration we feel about why we can't do the things othe...