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Here's the thing, I got advice from my mother about it and she told me that it isn't a made-up disorder, but whether or not I have it doesn't matter as ADHD people aren't all that different from other people where they can still learn how to control their behavior and it isn't worth being evaluated again because being put on medication is like you were basically saying,.. unnecessary.
One of my kids has adhd so I've read a lot. It's not just about changing behavior but how you do things, because things that work for people without adhd probly won't work for you.
If you struggle with things like organization, meal planning, or daily tasks look up ideas specifically for people with adhd. If you struggle with things like focus or impulse control, medication can help in these areas.
if you don't want to do medication some people use the legal weed gummies/oil stuff, and you can look into nootropics which I think are supplements.
My daughter is 21 and goes on and off medication. There are a lot of dr. appointments for medication depending on the laws in your state, which IMO makes it difficult for people who struggle with adhd. And finding a medication that works can take awhile. I will say my daughter is most productive when she is on medication. She has issues with sleep where her days and nights are flipped, adhd medication helps her have more normal sleeping patterns.
This is a site I used to read.
ADDitude
ADHD symptom tests, ADD medication & treatment, behavior & discipline, school & learning essentials, organization and more information for families and individuals living with attention…
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