COMMON TRAITS-pg 253

  1. We have feelings of low self-esteem that cause us to judge ourselves without mercy.
  2. We are fearful, anxious, and insecure in many areas of our lives.
  3. We do not give proper attention to our physical well being.
  4. We have sudden outbursts of anger, often with loss of control.
  5. We are resentful, and blame others for our problems and struggles
  6. We are either irresponsible or we are overly responsible.
  7. We are perfectionists, and put undue pressure on ourselves to perform.
  8. We can be indifferent, and demonstrate- an “I don’t care” attitude.
  9. We use rebellion and defiance as a way to disguise the ADD traits that make us feel “different” from others.
  10. We are defensive and respond poorly to personal criticism or teasing.
  11. We have difficulty in sexual relationships, and use sex as a source of high stimulation or we consider sex uninteresting or a bothersome distraction.
  12. We have a compelling need for excitement and high stimulation in our lives.
  13. We use co-dependent and caretaking behavior to feel better about ourselves and to avoid abandonment or rejection.
  14. We use denial as a survival tool to protect ourselves from reality.
  15. We use manipulation and control to manage our lives and make our ADD symptoms more tolerable.
  16. We tend to isolate ourselves and feel uncomfortable around other people.
  17. We have a strong desire to escape from the ADD characteristics that negatively affect us.

(The Twelve Steps: A Guide for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, RPI Publishing, San Diego, CA, 1996 Pg 253 Copied by permission) http://rpipublishing.com/

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