I always heard of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In my college years, it was simply referred as ADD and I knew some classmates that had to regularly take medication for it. But it seemed I never had a full understanding of the condition. It was not until I was in a professional work environment where I was interacting with and dependent on the output of a co-worker with ADHD started to really understand. This person was smart, an out of the box thinker and full of energy. However, this person came across as very disorganized, easily distracted, missing important deadlines and not fully communicating with the team. It was at this moment that I saw the need to have a better understanding of ADHD.
This support groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. Having the opportunity for people to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or offer firsthand information has help me develop a greater understand of ADHD and how to properly interact in certain situations.
If you haven’t yet found a support group, consider giving this one a try. There is no cost, the meeting is about an hour long, there are regular guest speakers, they can be attended in-person or virtually and there is no cost.