The Search Continues

I'm coming up on a year unemployed, following redundancy.  As the time ticks on, the search seems to get harder.  I have gotten to the last point of processes so I know I'm more then capable, but I just need that final yes secured.  And as I'm going through the process one question shows up on each application- do you wish to disclose a disability?  This is were my own self doubt can creep in, do i mark the box Yes or do I say No.  In my own mind if i tick yes- perhaps the automated system will remove my cv from the process, which I know is not happening but doesn't stop that negative thought on it.  If I tick no and I get a role and later on disclose it, is there a trust issue, again in my own mind I know that's not how it works but it doesn't stop the idea.

Being honest I have marked the answer on how I'm feeling in the moment which I know is not ideal, but I also know I'm not alone in this concern- someone may see ADHD as more of a problem and only focus on the negative parts about it, such as people being more emotional or needing more instructions etc., or not willing to take on extra work at times. Now some of these occur to me at times but this is more an observation on ADHD.  So to focus on these things for a minute, yes at times I know I'm emotional( no not crying all the time, sometimes it speaking with heart) but I speak my mind and stand up for others and in fact I can feel other peoples emotions super well at times so i see it as a plus.  Needing more instruction is a funny one as for me I like detail so if I have clear instruction from the start  the work will be done to an A+ standard. And finally not willing to take on extra work, where time allows this is done no questions asked, but something I learned from another person with ADHD is they would say no to extra work if they couldn't do it up to their usual high standard.

ADHD also has some big strength's that we need to focus more on, firstly rapid thinking.  The ADHD brain is wired to process information rapidly, we can learn about a subject in record time and that information can be stored away until needed.  It  makes us good quizzers.

Enhanced Intuition as I briefly remarked above, we are good at reading people  and this is invaluable in sales or marketing.

Hyperfocus is one area my wife often mentions for me.  I get so zoned in on one task, especially if it peaks my interest, that i will learn it inside out and upside down , or if i have misplaced something  i will hunt till its found.

I suppose as always this is about getting my feelings down on something and realizing that I shouldn't worry about marking the box that, yes I have ADHD but its not stopped me yet so i wont let it stop me now. And If we have children who have ADHD then let them understand it and see that it doesn't define them and it doesn't limit them, it actually makes them who they are, and this goes for Autism, dyslexia or any other area of neurodivergence for that matter.