Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD
When is the right time to make a choice?
The unification of Theology and Psychology
Decision-making is the benchmark of ADHD, although no trait is necessarily pathological exclusive.
These days, we got into the habit of Labeling each behavior.
I can understand the convenience from a diagnostic criteria, not indispensable in everyday’ situations. A Label refers to Chronic conditions, despite behavioral dysfunctions can occur occasionally in any individual.
We all take decisions on a daily basis. Indecisiveness alone is not a Illness but a Dimension, therefore not permanent and self-treatable.
These dimensions are named Consolation and Desolation in theology, Indecision and Spontaneity in psychology, respectively.
To say, there is both a Spiritual and Intellectual side to these mindsets. Theology is the spiritual branch of Psychology, despite academically independent. A bureaucratic system only, since theologians are mostly religious Leaders and Theology is dominion of religious Institutions.
I do look forward to the unification of Theology and Psychology in a single study course.
As of today, Theology defines Indecisiveness as a state of Desolation, whilst Decision-making as a state of Consolation.
The common denominator is Discernment, the final stage in taking a Decision.
This Interconnectivity is the natural antidote to Indecisiveness.
Desolation enhances Consolation by giving us time for Decision-analysis.
In other words, Desolation equals Discernment. Consolation equals Reward.
Psychology defines Desolation as Indecision.
Consolation as Spontaneity, synonymous to Self-esteem and Reward.
Different terminology for the same hopeful attitude.
Resilience of ADHD
Is Resilience fueled by Pride or a Virtue?
I talked about Desolation and Consolation in the context of Recovery.
Resilience is in fact a recovery process.
Most people attribute Desolation to Depression, two independent variables.
In lay terms, we can describe Desolation as Resilience, Depression as Hopelessness.
See the discrepancy?
The main feature of Desolation is Discernment.
Discerning is not a illness. It is put in the context of desolation since Discerning involves lots of Thinking and Reasoning, which in turn, summarize in Responsibility.
Decision-making is a responsibility.
Responsibilities are normally rewarding in the long-term, although a certain degree of pressure is inevitable in the first stage however, Consolation as in Reward is to follow.
In Depression, there is no Consolation, despite the struggle being real.
On that basis, can we define Resilience as a Virtue or a chemical Reaction?
Resilience is defined as a Virtue in ADHD.
However, Dopamine and Adrenaline fuel Resilience in ADHD.
These two neurotransmitters are naturally deficient in ADHD.
This prompts the question: “Can Resilience be Pride in the Neurodivergent?”
Narcissism is a common component of manic behavior.
Excessive Dopamine and Adrenaline can trigger Mania, an inflated form of ego.
Speaking as ADHDer and practicing Christian, I am confident in that I am not a Prideful person.
On the other hand, I am not sure whether Resilience is a natural trait or the outcome of stimulant medication.
I have been on stimulants for 20 years and I know I can’t function without, I tried to no avail.
Is Spontaneity a more correct word for Resilience?
I support Spontaneity.
Your thoughts welcome.
MDD vs ADHD
Major Depressive Disorder-MDD- is the most misleading diagnostic symptom.
Depression is the most common form of Mental Illness.
It is also the most misused term.
The correct medical terminology for depression is ‘Clinical Depression’, shortened to MDD, Major Depressive Disorder.
The definition is time-sensitive only, in reality: the DSM considers Depression a permanent state of Sadness over two weeks, regardless of major, minor, mild, etc.
What’s the purpose of Major then…?
Depression, or sadness, hits hard from the first day. ‘Major’ is a pure bureaucratic term for ‘Real’. A good psychiatrist doesn’t need two weeks to identify Clinical Depression, but must observe the DSM protocol for diagnosing.
The problem is, many co-morbid disorders can develop in two weeks.
It doesn’t necessarily have to be MDD, although practitioners make up their minds from the first visit and don’t look for options.
ADHD turns out to be the most versatile disorder in mental health following MDD.
To say that the two conditions are often misdiagnosed for one another.
In turn, ADHD is highly co-morbid with Autism however, it could be MDD.
This can be disastrous for treatment.
I believe mental health professionals would be better off without DSM.
MDD is typically treated with antidepressants targeting Serotonin, SSRI s.
ADHD is typically treated with amphetamines targeting Dopamine.
What are the effects on Autism?
MDD is experienced by autistics too.
There is no specific pharmacological treatment for Autism.
We mess up a lot with medications.
Off-label treatment is often the most effective for this very reason.
Conformity is the most reliable diagnostic tool for ADHD.
ADHDers can’t conform. Conformity is Boredom in ADHD and dreaded to death.
From this, the co-morbidity with Autism and MDD.
Since single diagnoses are virtually impossible, I believe in a Co-morbid approach in Mental Health, at least in the initial stages.
The results will highlight the most appropriate interventions.
