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Q: Why does my ADD hinder my creative ability instead of help it?

I have ADD/Inattentative type. I keep reading the shared stories from other ADDers and most of them mention how creativity is one of their strengths. I'm an artistic/creative type of person, however, because of my ADD I struggle with enjoying and making the most of my natural born talents. So why does my ADD hinder my artistic/creative ability, whereas with other ADDers their creative/artistic abilities are heightened.

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1/ 3/09 8:14am

With respect to creativity, I am sure that we are very creative. Our capability to innovate is huge and this is due to have an exceptional intelligence and cognitive ability (I say this based on articles and books I read, comparing with my abilities). What happens with us (again I say that based on studies I read) is not able to maintain the focus, I say this because I am a great designer, I have many designs and art "started," other "by half" and very few actually finished . I'm working on this point too. The inattention concerned that the focus constantly exchange. The creativity with this, we have lost, and to return to the project, we are no longer with the same excitement as in the beginning. But I learned one thing: Never give up and always start over. Do it!

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By uniquemissm— Last Modified: 11/15/10, First Published: 01/02/09