ADD/ADHD is sometimes called a “hidden disability.” It seems that most people are not readily aware of our ADD/ADHD. Our disability has its roots in biology as well as behavior, and half the time, we don’t even understand why we act the way we do! After hearing for years that we are lazy, daydreamers, impulsive – and possibly other things that we can’t print here! – no wonder we have suffered in the self-esteem department. Just how do we overcome that in order to feel good about ourselves?

1. Find the positive. Having ADD/ADHD is only part of who you are. Don’t define yourself in terms of that. Find other things about yourself that are positive. You may not always feel it, but you have plenty of strengths!

2. Make your life disciplined and punctual which helps you schedule your work and keep troubles away. This attitude turns you organized and you are able to finish your work in appropriate time. It boosts up your morale by developing strength in you.

3. Do proper breathing. Usually ADD sufferers turn impulsive and work in haste but the next moment regret for doing blunders. Embarrassing situations come when you realize your act had actually offended someone. Prepare yourself through some breathing and gathering of thoughts before a reaction. A preferable option can be taking time and requesting someone to offer you opportunity for appropriate response. You will have enough time to think before responding. It will also help you from doing mistakes. You will not need to say sorry later.

4. Don’t give up. If your symptoms still don’t seem manageable, keep looking for the treatment that is right for you! What works for your ADHD son or your ADD friend may not work for you and that is all right. One of the hardest things about ADD/ADHD is that it can look different in every person who has it. Keep asking questions, doing your research, and finding the right professionals to help you.

5. Have good sense of humor. You may suffer from ADD which is problematic but think about other’s sufferings and learn from them. When you think upon it everything becomes reciprocal. Find the ways to keep yourself in humor. Nothing is perfect, so do you. You will have moral boost up as your position is not as low as you think. You should not take things sportingly so manage your ADD. It doesn’t mean you keep worrying.

If you think your self-esteem is really low because of what you’ve been told about yourself through the years, you might want to get some counseling. Often it is hard to see things from a different perspective, but that is exactly what you need to do. It also helps to “talk through” some of your issues and see yourself in a better, happier light instead of letting your poor self-esteem define you.

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