Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Hunter-types Over 35
Feb 6, 2016
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Exploring hunter-types over 35 with ADHD, embracing imperfections, finding balance, and giving back for mental health. Healing through music, repeating positive experiences, and discussing personal growth and seeking professional help
Understanding and accepting one's unique wiring as a hunter type over 35 brings personal growth and empowerment.
Embracing imperfection and building supportive communities can lead to balance and fulfillment for hunter types.
Deep dives
Discovering Hunter Types Later in Life
Many adults with ADHD, referred to as 'hunter types,' often realize their unique wiring later in life, leading to personal insights and challenges. College experiences, like struggling with focus and performance, reflect the impact of undiagnosed ADHD traits. Overcoming societal judgments and self-discovery play a crucial role in accepting this wiring as part of one's identity.
Hunter Type Experiences and Self-Acceptance
The journey of self-discovery for hunter types over 35 involves reflection, grief, and acknowledgment of past struggles. Understanding one's biochemistry and the wiring peculiarities associated with being a hunter type can lead to feelings of sadness, but also relief and a sense of empowerment to navigate life more effectively.
Learning from Examples like Jaco Pastorius
The tragic story of musician Jaco Pastorius, a prominent hunter type, illustrates the pitfalls of unmanaged ADHD traits and substance abuse. His music career's rise and fall highlight the fine line between brilliance and self-destruction when hunter types neglect their unique wiring needs, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and proactive management.
Embracing Imperfection and Mentorship
Overcoming black-and-white thinking and embracing imperfection are vital for hunter types finding balance and fulfillment. Giving back, mentoring, and building supportive communities are suggested to counteract tendencies towards perfectionism and societal norms. Sharing experiences and inspiring future generations as a late-discovered hunter type can lead to personal growth and positive impact.
This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.” In this episode we cover another listener-requested topic – “Hunter-types Over 35.” We discuss the challenges and potential benefits of being a hunter-type over the age of 35, and how to vision your life to be more fulfilled, addressing the core needs that often go unmet.