Sevens Just Wanna Have Fun (Or Is It ADHD?)

A Comparison and Deeper Look at the Novelty and Stimulation-Seeking Similarities Between Type 7 and ADHD

As we grow in awareness and understanding of different neurotypes, the need to make distinctions between similar behaviors shared with Enneagram types becomes more apparent. In a previous article, I discussed how undiagnosed neurodivergence can lead to identification with Type 4, regardless of whether someone was a core Type 4 or had it in their Trifix at all. In Enneagram spaces, I’ve seen a similar conflation occur with Type 7 and ADHD. As a form of neurodivergence, “ADHDers” (as some call themselves) can be attracted to the Enneagram as a way to understand their differences with others and cope better in their social interactions. I’ve met several Enneagram enthusiasts either diagnosed with or heavily suspected to have ADHD, and more than a few of them have either mistyped as a Seven or as having Seven in their Trifix.

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So how do we go about disentangling ADHD traits with Seven ego mechanisms? What if someone has ADHD and Seven in their Trifix? What is what?