ADHD-The Basics

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 Heylo everyone!

Welcome back <3

This is a topic on which I've been wanting to write for a REALLY long time and finally got the opportunity to. 

In today's post we'll be discussing more of "what" ADHD is rather than how it arises and coping methods. 

Without further ado, let's get to it!

Starting off,

What is ADHD?

Full Form: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Now when you google this term, the top definition you get looks something like this:

A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

That's all that it gives.

Though partly self explanatory, it doesn't convey the whole idea of what exactly this malady is. Let's understand a bit more about it, hmm?

ADHD is a condition that affects people's behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse. It is usually diagnosed at an early age but in most cases continues till adulthood.
Many children go through phases where they're restless or inattentive. This is often completely normal and does not necessarily mean they have ADHD; hence usually diagnosed by a professional.

Looking at it from a teen's perspective, ADHD can look a bit similar but with a few differences.

 For example, they may struggle less with symptoms of hyperactivity, such as fidgeting or staying seated, now than they did when they were younger. On the contrary, one may notice greater challenges with staying on top of their schoolwork and other responsibilities. This is because there are more demands on their time, their schoolwork is probably more difficult and there are higher expectations for them-a bit more than what is considered "normal stress."

Some teens with ADHD also have the challenge of other conditions that commonly occur with the above; meaning, ADHD could just be a cause to something deeper or another condition.

Stay tuned for next week's post where we go "Deeper into ADHD" busting it's commonly misunderstood myths.

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Signing off,
Kuhu :)

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