Is ADHD really that bad?

[Anonymous]

I mean I feel like people exaggerate about it. Like don’t people get used to it that are your friends/family?

[sage2021]

Yes, it really is THAT BAD. I have just been living with an adult male that suffered with ADHD, but now may he rest in peace from that torturous affliction. He died last month.

I read up on it, and if you take time to see what people with ADHD go through everyday, it's no wonder they can even get up and face another day with the torture they live with.
There are images on line of real MRI scans of the brains of people with ADHD and their brain has an actual deformity you can see on the scan.

There are videos on ADHD, and it is so sad to hear how they suffer every minute of each day.

Constantly distracted, constantly losing their keys, glasses, wallets, valuable things and they are constantly searching for these items in their home or wherever the had them last. And that turns into ransacking the house and making a mess trying to find thise items.
Constantly tripping over things. Accidentally breaking things.
Cannot focus in school, so they never do to college and get a degree.
The list goes on.
Watch the videos and see for yourself.

[kylee2437]

I personally have adhd and yes it’s actually quite worse than people imagine it to be. I struggle with a lot more than I thought because I have it. I struggle academically, I struggle with maintaining relationships, a lot of men have a hard time with me because I’m a lot to handle even though I don’t really talk a lot, I struggle to do everyday activities etc. it weighs down on me a lot but I’ve been learning more about it and I’m figuring out ways for myself so it doesn’t keep me from succeeding in what I want in life

[Oliverlogan263]

I don't think it's really my place to say if ADHD is exaggerated or not. Everyone's experience is different, ya know.

From what I've heard though, it can definitely be a real struggle sometimes, even if the symptoms lessen as you get older. Like not being able to focus for long periods must get frustrating as hell in school.

And I bet friends/family get used to certain things, but they ain't got ADHD themselves. So they still probably get annoyed now and then by stuff the person with ADHD can't help easily.

I'd say if someone close to you has it for real, really try listening to understand what it's like for them rather than judge. We all got our stuff to deal with, so show them love and support however ya can.

And if ADHD meds help them out, cool - not for us to say what's exaggerated. Bottom line is they just wanna get through each day same as anyone, ya know

[ProbablyClueless]

Dear lord, ADHD is absolutely that bad. Imagine spending your entire life in a slow mental fog while your physical body is twitching and cracked out. It's a misalignment of mental and metabolic function.

There's no doubt in my mind that ADHD is a quirk of evolution. It's incredibly useful in conflict and stressful situations; people like that need extra stress for their minds to activate the fight or flight instinct.

[davado88]

why imagine that? life can suck. Tough shit.
Noone gives a flying fk about your problems or this kid or anyone.
some pretend to , just to be nice but they actually dont.
so grow up

[ProbablyClueless]

@davado88 The person asked, so I answered. If you don't like it when people answer questions that they get asked, I suggest you join a community that doesn't revolve around asking and answering questions.

[davado88]

ty good thinking

[Astarlessnightsky]

No, its only bad because society is built very anti ADHD. Starting with school, sitting still and being quiet for hours, and if you can't do it, you are the troublesome kid.

Same deal with work, office jobs in particular.

[jahaims]

People just misuse it a lot. A person who really has it is neurodivergent. It can be bad and severity varies. It depends if medication or other practices work well for them. Not being able to pay attention doesn't mean someone has adhd.

[Kayla45]

It's fine, some people just aren't used to being around it is all.

[TiaNour]

I was diagnosed at 5 with it, so mostly everyone I met is used to it. But generally it’s not the funnest thing to have

[Starrrboy]

It's that bad.. it's mentally exhausting to keep up with it..

[Anonymous]

is it real or just shit invented by some quack?
if id tried acting adhd with my mother the cnut wouldve slapped me into sanity in 5 seconds