David Boswell, an aerospace engineer, was diagnosed later in life with inattentive ADHD

In this captivating and enlightening conversation, journalist Katherine Ellison sits down with David Boswell, an aerospace engineer, to explore the world of ADHD and the unique perspective of those with inattentive ADHD. As they delve into David's journey, a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs associated with this commonly misunderstood condition emerges.
David, an accomplished engineer, shares his experience of being diagnosed with inattentive ADHD during his graduate studies in aerospace engineering. Despite not having noticeable symptoms in childhood, David's struggles with certain academic subjects, such as math, became more apparent as he navigated through higher education. Through their candid conversation, David dispels the misconception that ADHD is purely a disability, instead highlighting the immense potential and unique strengths that individuals with ADHD possess. To learn more about the inattentive type of ADHD, visit www.iadhd.org #adhd #adhdadults #ADHDtips
00:00 David Boswell, an aerospace engineer
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Getting my diagnosis
01:52 Undiagnosed ADHD issues
02:58 What helped
04:18 Getting diagnosed
06:13 ADHD and schools
08:30 What led to the diagnosis
10:35 ADHD Explained
12:40 Being an ADHD Coach
16:44 Finding my passion
18:14 Some strategies
21:44 Improving

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This man is highly intelligent and that is why he has the cognitive capacity for being an engineer. Taking medicine for a disorder just helps you and does not make it go away completely.
I am in the same situation, also a student in engineering and it is definitely in my cognitive capacity to do it. It is so severe that learning with others is really embarrassing because even they would notice that I am zooming out after 1-2 minutes even though I was highly motivated first.
My point with this is that there are a lot of people misusing these substances and also having false ideas that they make you “smart”. Taking methylphenidate or ampethamins is helping me having the bare minimum of structure in my day to day life. I don’t like this stigma that it is considered by some people that it is cheating to take it. The reality is, even with medication you are going to have a deficit and you have to work harder than others and than being told that adhd is not real, really bugs me.
I love this channel and this video just gives me motivation towards finishing my degree and staying in that field. I can make a lot of money in fields that don’t require focus like that but I would be underperforming cognitive wise and I really need my brain to work hard to have a relaxed mindset. It’s like a muscle that you don’t train and it cramps up.