People with ADD fall under the American with Disabilities Act (although we're NOT disabled) and thus can not be discriminated against in matters such as employment. Every organization I know of must follow these stipulations and surely this includes the military. I see no reason an ADDer could not function perfectly well in the military, even as a pilot. In fact, many of the "problems" associated with ADD could even be beneficial in officer positions. ADDers usually see things in a different way than others and creative strategizing surely can't hurt the military. (by the way... I love my ADD. And i hate it too, but it's mostly a love thing. Check out the book "You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Crazy, or Stupid?" It's a good self-help book)
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Adults with ADD
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quote:Originally posted by jinxedlion:People with ADD fall under the American with Disabilities Act (although we're NOT disabled) and thus can not be discriminated against in matters such as employment. Every organization I know of must follow these stipulations and surely this includes the military. I see no reason an ADDer could not function perfectly well in the military, even as a pilot. In fact, many of the "problems" associated with ADD could even be beneficial in officer positions. ADDers usually see things in a different way than others and creative strategizing surely can't hurt the military. (by the way... I love my ADD. And i hate it too, but it's mostly a love thing. Check out the book "You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Crazy, or Stupid?" It's a good self-help book)jinxedlion:Do you got ADD?If you do, have you gotten any treatment for it? I know that there are various meds that help.
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I am a adult women who just in the last few years has been asked if i have ever been tested for ADD I never have but always new there was something wrong with me.I never finish what I start,Can read a novel but cant remeber the realestate chapter i read last night and dont send me to a store with more then one chouse or i will not come home!Is this part of ADD I dont know much about it
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So, did U ever get tested?