Many Doubt the
Existence of ADHD
What is it about the existence of ADHD that is the problem?
Rather than answer that controversial question I prefer to focus my energy on ways to overcome ADHD.
Here is why: As humans I believe we have to help those who are having difficulty. If there is a group that is struggling then we can learn about the problems they are having. We can then help them with those problems.
There is a segment of society that struggles with the symptoms of ADHD; students who take over the classroom with bad behaviour, adults who just can’t seem to get things done, parents and teachers at wits end.
That can’t be denied.
Something has to be done to solve these problems.
Everyone has Problems
Every person deals with inattention, impulses and hyperactivity at one time or another. There is a certain group that experiences these symptoms strong enough to cause problems in their lives and enough to disrupt the lives of those around them.I believe it is the duty of medical and social science to try and figure out what is happening. To find out what is causing these problems. In order to study and learn from a condition we will have to give it a name. That name right now is ADHD. The name and ADHD definition will change and evolve as we learn more about it.
 There will never be a time when it perfectly describes the disorder. Just look at the discussion between ADD vs ADHD. Until we find a balance the term ADHD will have to do. The area of science that deals with the brain and behaviour is a complicated one. We are making strides forward every day. Research will always twist and add new facets to the condition. Until we know everything, we need to at least call it something.
ADHD is a Cultural Phenomenon
 Something has happened to our society.
For better or for worse the existence of ADHD is here.
You may not like it.
You may not understand it.
But you can no longer deny it.
Until you have dealt with ADHD children, the ones who have these problems your opinion is uninformed. Until you speak with people who truly deal with these problems every day. You don’t know enough about ADHD.
Look at the huge industry that has grown to treat ADHD.
That is real.
That cannot be denied.
Those of us who move on and start finding solutions will find success.
Solving ADHD
Let us focus on solving problems the best way we can while moving forward. If we deny the existence of ADHD then we deny the progress that we have made to those who suffer the symptoms of ADHD.ADHD is real to me.
ADHD exists to me.
When I lose my train of thought.
Every time I interrupt.
Every time I jump from task to task or forget what I was saying.
It is real.
I know we can do things to prevent it from taking over our lives. Let’s get to work and do just that.
Let’s Solve ADHD.
Nathaniel @ ADHDaction.com
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