I think I suffer from ADHD
As my mind wanders about you see
I try to live my life in the moment
But rapid thoughts in my head prevent
A simple line of sight to see to concentrate
On anything for long. I know this doesn’t exonerate
Me from any blame for poor judgement
Or for not finishing tasks or being reluctant
To take responsibility for my actions
Or my occasional unexpected reactions
There are some benefits that I can see
Making quick decisions based on what I foresee
ADHD though can be so tiring
The brain always engaged perpetually firing
I would like now and again to have a blank mind
To relax and to discover inner peace and find
The reason for my tiring resistance
The purpose of my chaotic existence
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Author:
The Retired Bloke (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Within the last year my grown up son has been diagnosed with ADHD. During the process of diagnosis I was present at the consultamcy. It was then that I realised that I too may have been suffering with the condition all my life.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments3
Sometimes our eyes are opened to our own problems in an unexpected way. Your words explain the problem very well, I do sincerely hope that you can find a way to relax in your retirement.
In some ways having the condition keeps me active. This sometimes helps. I just struggle to settle down with a good book for long.
I really enjoyed reading this,
A fine write indeed!
Although I’m genuinely sorry about your news for you and your son,
You portrayed your unfortune wonderfully in this poem!
I hope you can relax your mind enough sometimes to finish a reluctant task to feel accomplished and to quiet your active mind sometimes to enjoy a good book!
Thank you for your kind words.
Being diagnosed with ADHD can be a struggle and a blessing. I'm there myself. Getting medication for it completely changed my life! Always thought I would forever have a clouded mind.
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