Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, many people assume it’s just a lack of focus. But it’s not just that!!! There are many other symptoms. Like Restlessness, easily distracted, unmotivated, hyper focused, starts things but doesn’t finish it, hyper fixated, and a lot more. Sometimes relationships are hard to maintain as well. ADHD can cause an attachment to people.
12.9% of males are currently diagnosed with ADHD and 5.6% of females. ADHD can look different in girls vs boys. And typically it’s diagnosed before the age of 12. There are man medications and coping skills to help people with ADHD. “People with ADHD have at least one defective gene, the DRD2 Gene that makes it difficult for neurons to respond to dopamine“
There are times where people with ADHD are misunderstood, sometimes are called lazy, but that’s not the case, it’s just hard to be motivated or start things. It’s easier to be motivated if it’s something that people with ADHD enjoy. If you have a friend who has ADHD just make sure to talk to them and try and understand them more
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