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My Gift of Silence
I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD combined for just over a year. I’m nearly 32 years old and, admittedly, it’s difficult for me to socialise and communicate with people, even my family. If I need to reach out and talk about something important, then I like to write a letter to someone. It’s easier for me … Read more
ADHD, Young Adults, and Their Parents
ADHD impacts young adults and their parents. There are challenges with academics,relationships, and work. A young adult must figure out how to make the best decisions for themselves.
ADHD Symptoms and Diagnosis
There is no single test to diagnose ADHD. Many other problems, like anxiety and depression, can have similar symptoms.
ADHD: 7 Facts
ADHD is a non-discriminatory disorder affecting people of every age, gender, IQ, religious and socio-economic background. Includes citations
ADHD Quick Facts
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder—ADHD—is a brain-based disorder that affects about one in ten school-aged children. Symptoms continue into adulthood for more than half.
Fear of talking especially groups
I have really bad ADHD and in my family my brothers were smart and bullish, when I talked And screwed it up. They would cut ME OFF and I would screw up more and developed a fear of talking especially in groups. I wasn’t aware that my adhd was such a big problem until I … Read more
My Journey to Understanding I Am Not Broken
ADHD in adulthood brings many challenges. My obsessive nature and tendency to procrastinate can make it difficult to manage my time effectively. Additionally, regulating my emotions and focusing on tasks can be a struggle. I find that talking through my problems and thoughts helps me to process them better. Stress and anxiety are also frequent … Read more
I was a lost soul, driving blindly in the fast lane.
My life was a foggy and fast-forwarded movie. I jumped from project to project, and person to person. I was prescribed depression and anxiety medicines, but never took them. It was chaos at home and boredom/daydreaming at school. Friends, school, chores, and career prospects were hard to manage. Impatience and boredom led me to procrastinating … Read more