Ben T.

“Born on the crest of a wave and rocked in the cradle of the deep*,” Ben is a sailor through and through. He graduated from one of the U.S.'s few maritime universities with a U.S. Coast Guard third mate license and a B.S. in marine transportation. After college, he joined the Navy and currently serves as a warship driver.

Diagnosed at a very young age with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and dyslexia, he had his share of challenges growing up and he has made it a lifelong journey to discover how to live better with attention deficit. For starters, Ben and his ADD/ADHD have a cup of coffee every morning to get to know each other better and to supplement his current medication. Ben loves epiphanies and believes there is a lesson to be learned from every situation in life.

Ben has many heroes, including (in no particular order) Albert Einstein, C.S. Lewis, Nikola Tesla, Jesus, Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Dave Matthews, and his big brother.

If you can’t find him on any of the world’s oceans, he is probably lost somewhere in the mountains.

He writes about his daily life with ADD/ADHD his ADDitudeMag.com blog column, My Journey to ADHD Acceptance.

*From naval and maritime lore, included in the U.S. Naval Academy's official handbook, Reef Points.

Blogs

Join Me on My Journey to ADHD Acceptance
Meet Ben T., ADDitude's newest blogger, who was diagnosed with ADHD as a child but... Life with adult ADHD»
You Don't Think ADHD Is Real?
ADHD is real. I'm an adult with ADHD and I'll tell you why I know... ADHD is real»
Activities for ADHD Children, ADD Adults to Boost Self-Esteem
If you or your loved one is struggling to cope with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder... Activities for ADHD children, ADD adults»
When Was the Last Time You Enjoyed Your ADHD?
A recent vacation gave me not only the gift of relaxation, but it also helped... Enjoying ADHD»
Setbacks Only Slow Progress, They Don't Stop It
When you have adult ADHD and dyslexia, public speaking can be extremely challenging... Overcome Adult ADHD Setbacks »
ADHD Acceptance in a Relationship: It Takes Both Partners
After only recently coming to terms with ADHD itself, it's time I came to terms... ADHD acceptance in a relationship»

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		Ben T. “Born on the crest of a wave and rocked in the cradle of the deep,” Ben is a sailor through and through. He graduated from one of the U.S.'s few maritime universities with a U.S. Coast Guard third mate license and a B.S. in marine transportation. After college, he joined the Navy and currently serves as a warship driver. Diagnosed at a very young age with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and dyslexia, he had his share of challenges growing up and he has made it a lifelong journey to discover how to live better with attention deficit. For starters, Ben and his ADD/ADHD have a cup of coffee every morning to get to know each other better and to supplement his current medication. Ben loves epiphanies and believes there is a lesson to be learned from every situation in life. Ben has many heroes, including (in no particular order) Albert Einstein, C.S. Lewis, Nikola Tesla, Jesus, Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Dave Matthews, and his big brother. If you can’t find him on any of the world’s oceans, he is probably lost somewhere in the mountains. He writes about his daily life with ADD/ADHD his ADDitudeMag.com blog column, My Journey to ADHD Acceptance. From naval and maritime lore, included in the U.S. Naval Academy's official handbook, Reef Points. Blogs Join Me on My Journey to ADHD Acceptance Meet Ben T., ADDitude's newest blogger, who was diagnosed with ADHD as a child but... Life with adult ADHD» You Don't Think ADHD Is Real? ADHD is real. I'm an adult with ADHD and I'll tell you why I know... ADHD is real» Activities for ADHD Children, ADD Adults to Boost Self-Esteem If you or your loved one is struggling to cope with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder... Activities for ADHD children, ADD adults» When Was the Last Time You Enjoyed Your ADHD? A recent vacation gave me not only the gift of relaxation, but it also helped... Enjoying ADHD» Setbacks Only Slow Progress, They Don't Stop It When you have adult ADHD and dyslexia, public speaking can be extremely challenging... Overcome Adult ADHD Setbacks » ADHD Acceptance in a Relationship: It Takes Both Partners After only recently coming to terms with ADHD itself, it's time I came to terms... ADHD acceptance in a relationship»