A.D.D. GUY: Taming Impulsivity
How do you handle impulsivity?
Bob Ossler, my coauthor of Triumph Over Terror, shares how his ADD impulsivity led to a new creative outlet.
By Bob Ossler with Janice Hall Heck
Being an impatient person and living in an impatient world caused frustration for me and those around me. As an young adult in the military, my distractibility caused me to go in so many directions at the same time. I was unfocused, unpredictable, and impatient.
My long-term goal was to become a paramedic. I trained and worked in X-ray technology in the military for well over a year. In my restlessness to learn more, I applied for a position in a military mental health clinic in California to expand my portfolio.
Dr. B., a psychiatrist and my direct supervisor at the clinic, became my personal mentor and friend. He seemed to understand my different learning style and my restless nature. He spent time talking me through my various life schemes.
In our frequent one-to-one meetings, my mind raced in all directions. I had…
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