you probably have ADHD

5/6/22

ADHD, or Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, is a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

often times people go undiagnosed with ADHD, but still suffer the debilitating consequences.

I found this really informative post from a person on twitter (@ADHD_Alien) that can help you determine if you might have ADHD:

• you feel like you don't achieve as much as your peers despite working just as hard

• you get stuck and can't start even simple, easy tasks

• you spend most of your time trying to determine why you're different

• it's either "now" or "not now," and now is usually late

• you get so caught in concentration that you forget to eat or drink

• you often feel like people can't keep up with your fast thinking

• you are more emotional than others and have a hard time calming down

• boredom is your worst enemy

• you feel like life is harder on you than others

• your memory feels like it's decreasing with time

• you can concentrate better with something to hold on to

• you often can't decide where to start, so you just opt out completely

• you are often doing little things like tapping, listening to music, or scrolling your phone

• you have a hard time focusing on goals even though they are important to you

remember, this is not an end all, be all. this is not a diagnosis. you must consult your doctor before determining for sure that you have ADHD.

there is such a stigma around ADHD. It is not a learned behavior. people are not acting out because they want attention when they have ADHD. if they are acting out for attention, they don't have ADHD, they have a control problem.

ADHD is not a discipline problem. if you truly have ADHD, you have no control about being discipline. no matter what you do, it will always be harder for you to have routine, control, and ability to do things on time. procrastination comes to you easier than time management.

ADHD is not a spoiled child. if you are a parent and notice that your child is showing ADHD tendencies, you are not "spoiling" them by taking care of them. giving them what others may call special treatment isn't treating them more or less. you are taking care of them.

ADHD is not a temper tantrum. often times, especially in children, those with ADHD feel overwhelmed and cannot control their emotions. crying is their way of expressing their emotions. they just want someone to understand what they are going through and its hard for people to understand unless they are going through it themselves.

these people that have ADHD do not choose to have it. it's not an inability to willingly control oneself. often times they are fighting themselves internally trying to appear to act normally. it is a constant battle and can most of the time take over one's life.

what you should know about ADHD is that:

it is a medical condition often from a chemical imbalance.

it is a big deal to those who suffer from it. it's a constant fight.

often those with ADHD fight to fit in, struggle to develop relationships, and battle to maintain self confidence.

focusing is difficult and a constant war between brain and body.

lastly, ADHD is a real thing. people don't choose to have ADHD. and they don't try to stick out. all they want to do is fit in and be normal.

keep this in mind when dealing with public and strangers. as always, you don't know what someone is going through behind closed doors.

be kind and act with love always.

xx Loryn