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Deeper into ADHD

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       Heyyo everyone! With the immense amount of love and success on my previous post , a lot of y'all wanted a part II so here we are :)) Aaj ka post is a myth buster where we tackle a few common misconceptions about ADHD. Without further ado, let's get it to it! Starting off, No. Though sugar intake, watching too much TV, and a chaotic family life can worsen symptoms of ADHD, research shows that they cannot actually cause the condition and be the root of it. It's universally known that high consumption of sugar makes one jittery, but it doesn't mean it leads to a mental disorder. So, throw the idea out of the window that ADHD is caused due to the above. Again, absolutely not . The disorder can also affect teens as well as get carried onto adulthood. ADHD in teens and adults is almost always accompanied by other mental illnesses such as tw: depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. However, very very few people with the condition seek treatment. Nuh uh. No mental ill

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 throu