Facebook for ADDers? It was only a matter of time before I came across this site. Strangely, I’d been looking for a while for something like this. Not exactly because I knew I’d join it but because, well surely it was out there. And it was, er, is.
ADHD World is the Facebook for ADDers not only in function but also very much in appearance. So the time it takes to learn to navigate and figure it out is low if you’re already familiar with Facebook and other social networking sites. It’s not as robust, advanced, or populated as Facebook but does contain many of the main, essential features. It being less complicated and gloriously ad free works very much in its favor.
I can’t seem to track down this number again but I recall seeing that there are currently some 700+ registered members at this time. Oh, wait, on the home page it lists 736 currently registered members. One of them being me as of last night. I believe the website was started just under a year ago. If the search tool is doing its job correctly, I appear to be the only member from Arkansas, or at least the only one who will (proudly) claim it.
There is a healthy handful of active members. They seem to be enjoying themselves and proud to be a part of this small, unique crowd. I was warmly greeted just this morning by a member who made me immediately feel more at home. One quick glimpse at her profile and I knew, I was truly among like-minded people. More specifically: slightly eccentric (whether they like it or not), spiritually active/curious folks, artists, preachers, mothers and fathers (some became members because of their ADD child), bloggers, etc.
Of course, a site like this can only help out the ADD community to a limited extent if it doesn’t offer some kind of group support. So I took a look at what all they had in the way of groups. Much like Facebook, there are numerous groups available to freely join in order to give and receive support addressing a specific need, like “Parents with ADHD”, “ADD Women”, “Alternatives for ADD/ADHD”.
I’m really excited about this site. I’m sure my interest level will wax and wane as I swing wildly across the internet from site to site and distraction to distraction, but that’s why the email alerts most networking sites send out are such a blessing in situations like this. I don’t have to worry about forgetting to check my email. So I’m looking forward to adding and making a few more friends beyond just this afternoon.
If you’re reading this and have ADHD or know someone who does, you should certainly go give the site a run through. And look me up!
