ADHD Stories

When I was in 2nd grade, my father drove me to a brick building once a day for 3 days. A lady there would ask me questions. When the three days were up, she handed my parents a large stack of papers. My diagnosis. I love to read, but sometimes I can only focus on … Read more

A lot of people do not understand what ADHD is. My son has ADHD. He was diagnosed at 5 years old. We had many moments of melt downs in stores. Many sleepless nights full of tears. We would get stared at. Many people would glare at me judging. I had been told many times why … Read more

As a musician, one of the things I miss most during lockdown is making music with friends. But I came up with a creative solution, that went on to be a bit hit for Father’s Day: I got together with a pianist friend (she in her house in Esher, me in mine in Guildford), and … Read more

A casual story about my ADHD making me space out. In school we MUST follow arrows in-between classes to avoid coming face to face with people because of the virus. Because of this I often have to walk in a circle to reach classes just a hall over. One day I spaced out and had … Read more

My son Dale is 10 years old and has ADHD. This story took place when he was in Kindergarten. Dale has a late birthday so he would have to wait a year to start school. To avoid that, I enrolled him in private school. After one week they told us they weren’t equipped to handle … Read more

I was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, I even went to a camp to help me with it. As a kid I was ashamed of my ADHD. In 5th grade a teacher called me out in the middle of class asking if I had “taken my medication today?” Shortly after that I realized … Read more

I have lived with ADHD since the moment I was born (although my parents never told me until the 4th grade). When I was young, I have always struggled with attention, organization, and other executive functioning skills. One thing that bothers me the most that some non-ADHD’ers have said is “oh well you can’t have … Read more

Growing up with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder I’m very thankful for my parents acknowledging my disorder and giving me the resources that I needed to learn how to utilize my ADHD to help me in life and not hinder me. In 2015, I started working with the Cleveland Clinic Summer Treatment Program, a program I attended as … Read more

I’ve struggled my entire life (starting with memories from preschool) with inattentive ADHD, mental illness, and learning disabilities. I was born ten weeks early, alongside my twin sister, and lived in the NICU for several weeks. I often wonder if my premature birth and low birthweight contribute to some of my struggles. Regardless, I want … Read more

Sat in a hospital puzzled and confused, I had an untreated eating disorder, untreated alcoholism and undiagnosed ADHD. I had almost given up trying – even trying to breathe. Comments like these were all too familiar, “You just need to apply yourself or try a bit harder.” “You have so much potential” My family always … Read more