The Daily Rambling Artist: Embracing Neurodiversity: With a Little Help From My Meds

I can't quite recall when I first started hearing the phrase, "You're so ADHD!" It seemed to follow me throughout most of my life, and for the longest time, I brushed it off as a cute way of saying I was absentminded. But as the familiar refrain echoed in my ears over the years, I finally decided to seek a diagnosis. And guess what? I aced the test!

Even after receiving the diagnosis, I hesitated to take any action. I had managed to navigate through life without paying much attention to it, and I believed everything was just fine. However, as I reflected on the diagnosis and the changes that have unfolded in my life over the past decade, I began to realize that perhaps it was okay to seek help from a doctor.

During my consultation, the doctor asked me more questions, and once again, I aced everything! The next step was medication. It felt surreal. Is this how I'm supposed to function? I had no earthly idea. It hasn't been long since this revelation, but I often wonder how I managed to go through life being the way I am.

I guess that's the beauty of it. In a world that didn't always cater to the way I'm wired, I learned to adapt and flow according to my strengths. I discovered my "voice," developed obsessions, and cultivated a sense of humor. And you know what? I had an idea! I decided to become an artist. Of course, it wasn't a straightforward journey, but that's essentially how it unfolded. And here I am today, embracing my unique path as an artist the way I am, with a little help from my meds. 

-Sergio Santos