Physical work isn't necessarily easier for those with ADHD than desk jobs. In high school and college I had some physical jobs. Those jobs are often menial, and the monotony and repetition are really the opposite of what those with ADHD (especially those with ADHD and high intelligence) are "naturally" suited for.
Do we say the same the same thing for aspiring athletes
who weren't born with the muscle mass to play pro
football?
We don't "pump them full of steroids" because unlike the (admittedly imperfect) ADHD treatments we have now, muscle-building steroids have negative side effects that greatly outweigh their benefits.
We do give them the best medical care possible. If an aspiring athlete breaks a leg or has plantar fasciitis, we treat those things. We don't just say, "guess you weren't meant to be an athlete."
It used to be that if you had ADHD, you probably weren't a
banker, lawyer or politician.
Yeah, and if you had bad eyesight, you were probably steered away from those professions as well.
And if you were left-handed people assumed you were under demonic influence or something.
And if you were dyslexic people assumed you were stupid.
I'm glad people like me are winning against people like you.
We do give them the best medical care possible. If an aspiring athlete breaks a leg or has plantar fasciitis, we treat those things. We don't just say, "guess you weren't meant to be an athlete."
Yeah, and if you had bad eyesight, you were probably steered away from those professions as well.And if you were left-handed people assumed you were under demonic influence or something.
And if you were dyslexic people assumed you were stupid.
I'm glad people like me are winning against people like you.