“In the United States, they say ADHD is a superpower.” Diagnosed with the disorder at the age of 35, Catherine Testa tells the story from the inside.

In France, it is estimated that about 3% of the adult population suffers from attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) (1). Catherine Testa is one of them. When we meet this 38-year-old speaker and trainer, co-founder of L’Optimisme media and who publishes his work; ADHD, so what? Understanding your attention deficit disorder can make all the difference (2), he moves in his seat, picks up the pen, puts it down, talks quickly – and a lot. “I have constant logorrhea.” He smiles as he describes one of the symptoms of his neuroticism. From her youth, Catherine Testa was conscious of being different. He tends to cut himself off and is unable to prioritize tasks or organize himself. Waiting more than two days, for example, to get train tickets in advance, is a source of anxiety. On the other hand, he can quickly become passionate about different topics, starting several projects in one day. Without leading them to…