“ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.”
I’m diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, and understand the daily frustrations, and struggles that people go through. Attention Deficit isn’t only dealing with your own frustrations. There’s also the other aspect, of having to deal with the frustrations of others and how they unfairly judge you. Based on your behaviour and their assumptions that your symptoms are your fault, instead of an actual medical condition.
Why is it important to talk about the myths that are attached to Attention Deficit?
Due to this fact, people need to stop viewing attention deficit through stereotypes and see it for what it actually
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Which makes people feel as if there problems are irrelevant, and that they are alone in the world.
Let's discuss a few common stereotypes that society has towards Attention Deficit
1. Medication isn’t necessary:
Medication gives an individual the clarity to deal with their symptoms in a more effective manner. It’s no different then a person taking insulin for type 2 diabetes. When you take a prescribed medication you're not taking the easy way out. You’re taking something to help enhance your quality of your life.
2. It's all in your head and not a real condition:
Here is a quote that describes exactly how Attention Deficit feels “When I say, ‘I’m trying,’ I mean it. I’m not happy to be forgetful or impulsive or emotionally reactive. I’m doing everything in my power to control it. But I can’t always control it, so please, for the love of all that is good and holy, understand I am not doing any of it on purpose! All I want is to function well in the world, but it’s a struggle every day. It seems dismissive, but it’s so true: It’s not personal.” — The Mighty
This quote is explains perfectly the frustrations of having Attention Deficit Disorder.
3. Adhd medication gives you an upper