my adhd flavor is bird
Source: False Knees: Clear Skies by Joshua Barkman
Most neurodivergence traits are on a spectrum - ADHD is even separated out into multiple categories1:
- Inattentive type: generally forgetful, makes careless mistakes, and not attentive to details
- Hyperactive-Impulsive type: high energy, impatient, excessive activity
- Combined: the best of both worlds
I think this is a good way to explain the personality traits that are found in ADHD - however, because it is a spectrum, I believe a better way to categorize these traits are through bird analogies.
Yes, birds.
You see, these are the following characteristics that I identify with in birds:
- Easily distracted by shiny objects2 (Cardinals)
- Enjoys finding, collecting, and cataloging interesting objects (Corvids)
- Crepuscular and nocturnal behavior (Owls)
- "Brute-force" approach to a lot of problems (Woodpeckers)
- Excited, aggressive, enthusiastic communication (Blue Jays)
Anyways, if anyone asks in the future - my ADHD flavor is bird.