DEAR CRABBY,

Lately I've seen a lot about Adult ADD. I looked it up, and they describe the same thing as the TV commercials. Many of the symptoms can apply to much of the population, and I can't see paying a lot of money to a doctor when they probably don't know any more than I do.

I'm writing to you because I may have adult ADD. It's always been hard to concentrate on just one thing for any length of time, but the information always said it's something you outgrow, so I ignored it. I'm concerned because over the years, I have been treated by others like there's something wrong with me, and I'm tired of it. My IQ is well above "average", and I'm concerned how medication would affect me. What do you know about Adult ADD?

A REGULAR GUY

DEAR ARG,

ADD (attention Deficit Disorder) means you have less of an attention span than other people do. I personally overheard a doctor (MD too, not just a shrink.) tell someone last year that many millionaires and CEO's have it. He said having constant ideas was a sign of intelligence, and to be successful, they needed to be a little scattered, able to think in many directions at once. I personally find it strange that having ADD denotes a bad thing, while being multi-tasked is considered a good thing. What's the difference? I ask. No, really, what is the difference? Furthermore, just because someone appears to be somewhat de-fragmented in their thoughts, does not mean that HEY LOOK AT THAT GUY ON TV! HE JUST JUMPED OUT OF A PLANE NAKED! Man, that must be cold! And why would he have it video-taped!? Boy, talk about bearing your soul. Or other things. Hmmph. Maybe he's one of those adrenaline junkies....

DEAR CRABBY,

This isn't really my problem, except that I have to deal with it every day at work. My boss has a really bad toupee', but I like him, and think the time has come to say something. Everyone here is laughing at him and the jokes seem to get worse daily. Some mention the animal on his head and things like that. My husband says stay out of it, but I feel strongly about saying something. Please tell me what to do.

LOYAL EMPLOYEE

DEAR LE,

You are both right. It isn't your problem, so stay out of it. I have always had a strong sense of loyalty to employers too and guess what? They rarely return the favor. They will actually like you better if you say nothing and just do your job. If you are still determined to help him, sprinkle some catnip around the workplace, and when that thing jumps off his head to take the bait, maybe he'll catch on.

crabcakes@sitnews.org

 

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