Are people with ADHD better or worse traders?

[killshottrader]

My non-medical opinion. I think for many it is diet, exersize, and boredom related. Modern life has so many running in pointless hamster wheels and then we wonder why we can't focus on the many pointless, artificial tasks. Stop eating sugar and processed food carbs. Get to 10% or less body fat. Lift weights 2 or 3X a week and go to failure. Do stuff that you find mentally stimulating. This formula solves most problems, IMO. There is nothing wrong with needing more stimulation than most - just try to be productive about it.

 

[Golden Retriever Trading]

I'm doing and/or have fulfilled all but 1 of those you listed. Adhd is a problem with how the brain processes certain chemicals. There is no cure for it unfortunately

 

[m1nt]

OT: I always wanted a mini Doberman Pinscher but, man, those dogs are ADHD.

 

[Golden Retriever Trading]

Your dog in the pic if he or she is yours, is beautiful... but my experience with Golden Labs is THEY have ADHD and are way too hyper. I mean they're pretty as all get out... but you need a mellow dog.

Get ya a big ole lazy pit/bulldog mutt mix. Thats where its at. Plus, if you train them right.... they make great stock-pickers. One "woof" for up.... two "woofs" for down. Mine has beat the markets 6 years running.

And buy Milkbones. Lots and lots of Milkbones. The peanut butter mini's are the best.

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Yes he is my dog and is way too high maintenance.

Got some milk bones right there

 

[Baby Trader]

So I was just recently diagnosed with adult ADHD. I did 2 psychological tests administered by my psychologist, and both were off the charts with ADHD. My wife also did the same one about what she observes in me, and got the exact same score as my own self reporting test.

Some people make their decisions on a trade based on like 10 to 20 different data points that they're receiving all at the same time, and people with ADHD naturally absorb data from all different angles at the same time. Does this make one a better or worse trader? I'm curious to hear any stories that people have trading before taking medication and trading after medication. Did it make you a better trader on medication or worse?

Hi there! I read through this thread but it doesn't look like you got a lot of valuable feedback. Are you able to start a private thread with me? I would like to hear how the last few years have been for you. Thanks.