ADHD Poem By Author Unknown

I came across this ADHD Poem in my feed from one of my Facebook friends, and it really clicked. Since both of my accidents, my brain has changed and now behaves very similarly to someone with ADHD with internal hyperactivity. I actually wonder if I had an undiagnosed concussion from the bus rear ending me, hard, given how my brain works. Regardless, the end result is that my brain struggles in many of the same ways that someone with ADHD struggles with, and it can be very challenging. I don't have actual ADHD so none of the medications work that way for me. I've been on a steady slow decline for years, and after last year's massacre to my mental health, I can finally say I am officially moving forward on my healing journey, and proactively finding ways to work with my brain, and not against it.

Here is the link:

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ADHD

Take my hand and come with me,

I want to teach you about ADHD.

I need you to know, I want to explain,

I have a very different brain.

Sights, sounds and thoughts collide.

What do I do first? I can’t decide.

Please understand I’m not to blame,

I just can’t process things the same.

Take my hand and walk with me,

Let me show you about ADHD.

I try to behave, I want to be good,

But sometimes I forget to do as I should.

Walk with me and wear my shoes,

You’ll see it’s not the way I’d choose.

I do know what I’m supposed to do,

But my brain is slow getting the message through.

Take my hand and talk with me,

I want to tell you about ADHD.

I rarely think before I talk,

I often run when I should walk.

It’s hard to get my schoolwork done,

My thoughts are outside having fun.

I never know just where to start,

I think with my feelings and see with my heart.

Take my hand and stand by me,

I need you to know about ADHD.

It’s hard to explain but I want you to know,

I can’t help letting my feelings show.

Sometimes I’m angry, jealous or sad.

I feel overwhelmed, frustrated and mad.

I can’t concentrate and I lose all my stuff.

I try really hard, but it’s never enough.

Take my hand and learn with me,

We need to know more about ADHD.

I worry a lot about getting things wrong,

Everything I do takes twice as long.

Everyday is exhausting for me…

Looking through the fog ofg ADHD.

I’m often so misunderstood, 

I would change in a heartbeat if I could.

Take my hand and listen to me,

I want to share a secret about ADHD.

I want you to know there is more to me,

I’m not defined by it, you see.

I’m sensitive, kind and lots of fun.

I’m blamed for things I haven’t done.

I’m the loyalist friend you’ll ever know,

I just need a chance to let it show.

Take my hand and look at me,

Just forget about the ADHD.

I have real feelings just like you.

The love in my heart is just as true.

I may have a brain that can never rest,

But please understand I’m trying my best.

I want you to know, I need you to see,

I’m more than the label, I am still me!

Author Unknown

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