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Danielle's ADHD Journey
- Danielle Elliott shared her experience of feeling overwhelmed after her ADHD diagnosis and her journey to appreciating her brain's unique way of working.
- Her maid of honor toast marked a turning point where she embraced her ADHD as contributing to her creativity and life choices.
Hollowell’s Positive ADHD Reframe
- Dr. Ned Hollowell redefined ADHD symptoms as strengths, such as curiosity, impulsivity, and energy.
- His work, including the book Driven to Distraction, shifted perspectives on ADHD as a marker of talent rather than a deficit.
ADHD’s Evolutionary Advantages
- Scientific studies suggest ADHD traits could have offered evolutionary advantages in hunter-gatherer societies.
- Risk-taking and innovation linked to ADHD may have benefited group survival despite individual risks.