Tag: adhd

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cityoftardises:

ADHD culture is reblogging the same posts over and over again bc you forgot you already reblogged them yesterday and the day before that and the day before that and th

No that’s having a shit memory I’m like that but I’m not mental

no that’s having a
shit memory i’m like that
but i’m not mental

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Nah @chicken-thot-pie that directly has to do with one of the fucking hallmarks of ADHD which is fucking forgetfulness

I do the same thing but that doesn’t make it less caused by someone’s ADHD just because people who don’t have ADHD also do it

ADHD Awareness

adhdissues:

What is ADHD? – It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect anyone, no matter your age or gender. 

ADHD is not just being hyperactive- it is actually broken down into three parts

Hyperactive –  This can include, fidgeting, talking too much/out of turn, you’re often “on the go”, running or climbing at inappropriate times, impulse decisions etc.

Inattentive – This can include, not paying attention to detail, making careless mistakes, being distracted and forgetful, not being able to understand or follow instructions, impulse decisions etc

Combined Type – This type is one of the more common types, it’s a combination of both the hyperactive and inattentive types

ADHD can affect memory, and can cause poor emotional control, this is especially common with the inattentive type. 

What is RSD? – Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is extremely common with ADHD. It causes us to have unexplained and often irrational emotions (angry, depressed, etc) when we feel misunderstood or rejected. It typically happens instantly. For example: A close friend or relative asks you to stop clicking your pen, and you start uncontrollably crying right after they ask you to stop. These feelings are often incredibly intense, debilitating, and painful

Medication – Many people may be put on medication for their ADHD. It may help, or it might not. Medication is not for everyone. Some people find that fidgeting or stimming helps more, and others find that therapy appointments are more beneficial

ADHD affects your school performance, your overall mental health, relationships with others, and so much more. ADHD is not just about being hyperactive. ADHD is real and valid.

Let’s Talk About ADHD

adhdorsomething:

missmentelle:

Of all the mental disorders out there, none is taken less seriously than ADHD. Lots of people believe that it’s made up. Some people believe that ADHD is nothing more than bad parenting. And plenty of people believe that it’s an excuse to medicate otherwise normal children. But here’s the thing:

ADHD is a very real disorder, and it profoundly affects the lives of those who have it. 

Let’s look at some facts about people with ADHD:

– 35% of teens with ADHD will not complete high school – that’s double the dropout rate of average teens.

– 30% of kids with ADHD will fail a year of school, or be required to repeat a grade.

– 45% of kids with ADHD get suspended from school at some point.

– Only 5% of teens with ADHD will earn a college degree, compared to 28% of the general population.

– Only 0.06% of people with ADHD will earn a graduate degree, compared to 5.4% of the general population.

– They have four times as many car accidents as the general population.

– They are 4 to 9 times more likely to go to prison.

– They are 11 times more likely to be unemployed.

– 61% will be fired at some point, compared to 43% of the average population.

– They earn, on average, $2 less per hour than their non-ADHD counterparts.

– They run a significantly higher lifetime risk of depression, anxiety, and antisocial disorders than people without ADHD.

ADHD is not a made-up disorder; it is a very real thing that has a profound effect on the lives of people who have it. 

So what other myths about ADHD are floating around?

– Contrary to popular belief, ADHD is under-diagnosed. While there is some evidence to suggest that little boys are being over-diagnosed with it, girls are being grossly under-diagnosed. Teachers and parents’ are quick to recognize the disorder in boys; girls with ADHD, on the other hand, are dismissed as ‘ditsy’ or ‘spacey’, preventing them from getting the help they need. Doctors estimate that ADHD occurs equally in boys and girls, but boys are six times more likely to be diagnosed and treated.

– ADHD is not a childhood disorder. Studies have found that anywhere from 30% to a whopping 80% of childhood cases of ADHD continue on into adulthood, affecting sufferers for the rest of their lives. Even when cases don’t continue, the education gaps created in early years can affect a person long into adulthood.

– ADHD is not caused by diet. The vast majority of cases of ADHD are genetic. Other major causes include prenatal exposure to alcohol, and traumatic brain injuries. No cases are caused by food dyes, or excessive consumption of sugar.

– ADHD is not a “short attention span”. People with ADHD do not lack attention spans, they lack the ability to regulate their attention. When people with ADHD discover an activity that highly interests them, they can focus on it single-mindedly for hours, ignoring all other activities, much like you’d see in autism. 

– ADHD medication turns kids into “zombies”. The medications prescribed for ADHD are not addictive or dangerous. In kids with ADHD, they ease symptoms and allow children to regulate their attention and control their impulses. Untreated children with ADHD are more likely to grow up to be drug or alcohol addicts; medication significantly reduces that risk. 

ADHD is one of the most common mental illnesses that any of us will encounter, but despite that, it remains poorly-understood, and is not treated as a serious disorder. People have grown skeptical of the disorder entirely, and look down on cases of ADHD as poor parenting or simple ‘drug-pushing’. The reality is that ADHD can make it extremely difficult to lead a normal life or achieve goals, and no one should look down on the treatments that make it possible for so many people to function. 

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adhighdefinition:

okay but i really have no patience for people who still choose to buy into this whole idea that adhd is a made up disorder. if u wanna remain an uneducated and ignorant piece of fish, fine, your call. just make sure to keep ur lie spreading mouth 10 feet away from me and know that this attitude harms real people

and i deliberately use the word “choose” here because it’s really so easy to do the research nowadays. once you take the time to read into what the condition actually means, you’ll quickly understand that the claims of its non-existence are completely unfounded. it’s one of the most researched mental conditions out there and people have been trying to understand it for decades now. it’s nothing new, it has nothing to do with a rise in technology. so if u still choose to blindly believe what ur being told, without doing any research of ur own, it’s a deliberate act of ignorance