Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A real medical diagnosis found in the DSM along with the criteria for diagnosis, and treatment.
There are many different symptoms, shown in many different ways, but everyone whom actually has the disorder suffer from a chemical imbalance within the brain.
Opinions as to ADD/ADHD's existence is silly at best. People smarter than us, whose jobs it is to decide these things, have. So, everyone whom states the "fakeness" of the disorder is quite confidently shouting their ignorance.
ADD/ADHD has been around a lot longer than most think-the 1980's was NOT the discovery. Years and years ago, it actually underwent a name change; and I'll warrant that few people who scream "ADD is fake" would have trouble screaming "Brain Damage is fake!" Yep. ADD/ADHD used to be the diagnosed medical condition, Minimal Brain Dysfunction/Damage. Pretty sure that exists too.
Now, the extremely excessive diagnosing of ADD/ADHD is irresponsible and reprehensible and certainly doesn't positively impress the ignorant public. (and before there are more screams, there is absolutely no negative connotation to the word 'ignorant'...it simply means "unaware of" or "lacking knowledge".
A real medical diagnosis found in the DSM along with the criteria for diagnosis, and treatment.
There are many different symptoms, shown in many different ways, but everyone whom actually has the disorder suffer from a chemical imbalance within the brain.
Opinions as to ADD/ADHD's existence is silly at best. People smarter than us, whose jobs it is to decide these things, have. So, everyone whom states the "fakeness" of the disorder is quite confidently shouting their ignorance.
ADD/ADHD has been around a lot longer than most think-the 1980's was NOT the discovery. Years and years ago, it actually underwent a name change; and I'll warrant that few people who scream "ADD is fake" would have trouble screaming "Brain Damage is fake!" Yep. ADD/ADHD used to be the diagnosed medical condition, Minimal Brain Dysfunction/Damage. Pretty sure that exists too.
Now, the extremely excessive diagnosing of ADD/ADHD is irresponsible and reprehensible and certainly doesn't positively impress the ignorant public. (and before there are more screams, there is absolutely no negative connotation to the word 'ignorant'...it simply means "unaware of" or "lacking knowledge".
Yes, you forgot things sometimes and procrastinate. But for someone with ADD/ADHD, unlike you, there is no choice being made. It simply happens despite best efforts.
by LadyBlackhawk January 22, 2013
Get the ADD/ADHD mug.A disease magically discovered when teachers were forced to get more involved in the educations of their students due to the demands of parents and the government. Suddenly the educational staff discovered that some students hate school and don't want to learn and will slack off, day dream, and act out to avoid the classroom. Discipline did not work. So what did they decide?
"Oh, let's just drug them all and make them listen."
"Oh, let's just drug them all and make them listen."
Billy acted out in class and didn't do his homework, so his teacher said he had ADHD.
His parents put him on Ritalin a few days later.
His parents put him on Ritalin a few days later.
by Kr1574 October 16, 2008
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by SAAAMMMEEE March 14, 2018
Get the ADFGHDHFZGJYHC mug.Typically describes anyone or possibly an animal partaking in walking around in no specific order in Wich they often do not pay attention to someone who may be trying to get their attention
Father: hey! Charlie!! Get over here your mother's going into labor!
Charlie: yo wait this mf has croissants?!
Mother: *currently in labor* ah shit, he's having an ADHD-ay out he's not gonna pay attention to sh-HOLY SHIT THAT H-H-HURTS WHY AM I HAVING ANOTHER CHILD
Charlie: yo wait this mf has croissants?!
Mother: *currently in labor* ah shit, he's having an ADHD-ay out he's not gonna pay attention to sh-HOLY SHIT THAT H-H-HURTS WHY AM I HAVING ANOTHER CHILD
by Etc_wolf May 3, 2019
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"Went to my mates 30th birthday party, but we couldnt enjoy the music as the DJ kept chopping and changing all the time and didnt let the songs play. A typical ADHDJ
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Because I am not a DR or anything, the signs are based on my experiences:
Oh, and if you related to a lot of the signs, you have ADHD.
1. Gets distracted easily
2. Interrupts ppl a lot
3. Gets bored easily when doing things you don't like
4. HATES loud noises
5. Has hygiene issues
6. Forgets things easily, but has a good memory overall
7. Looks up random facts online for hours instead of doing actual important tasks
8. Feels the need to look up ADHD on Urban dictionary
9. Relates to lots of ADHD celebs/ppl
10. is on the ASD spectrum (most of the time ppl have both)
11. is fidgeting with something right now
12. forgot to make lunch/breakfast/dinner but is currently snacking on something
13. is supposed to be working on chores/homework right now but is instead serving Urban Dictionary
14. is using the internet while also attempting to get ready in the morning
15. Is supposed to be doing something else right now
Because I am not a DR or anything, the signs are based on my experiences:
Oh, and if you related to a lot of the signs, you have ADHD.
1. Gets distracted easily
2. Interrupts ppl a lot
3. Gets bored easily when doing things you don't like
4. HATES loud noises
5. Has hygiene issues
6. Forgets things easily, but has a good memory overall
7. Looks up random facts online for hours instead of doing actual important tasks
8. Feels the need to look up ADHD on Urban dictionary
9. Relates to lots of ADHD celebs/ppl
10. is on the ASD spectrum (most of the time ppl have both)
11. is fidgeting with something right now
12. forgot to make lunch/breakfast/dinner but is currently snacking on something
13. is supposed to be working on chores/homework right now but is instead serving Urban Dictionary
14. is using the internet while also attempting to get ready in the morning
15. Is supposed to be doing something else right now
Person 1: So I might have ADHD.
Person 2: What makes you think that?
Person 1 playing with a Rubik's cube: Huh? I was distracted. Can you repeat what you said?
Person 2: I asked you why you think you have ADHD.
Person 1: I really don't know, but check out this cool article on the history of orange juice!
Person 3: THAT IS LITERALLY ADHD.
Person 1: I'll see you later! I wanna go do some more research on Orange juice so I can learn more.
Person 3: HOW TF DO YOU NOT REALIZE THAT THIS PERSON HAS ADHD?
Person 2: She is a girl. Girls don't have ADHD.
Person 3: Kills person 2 with a knife for being sexist.
Person 1 about to enter the library: So why was I heading to the Library again?
Person 3 shouting from a distance: Didn't you wanna learn more about orange juice?
Person 1: Nah. That's too boring. I'ma just go play videogames.
Person 2: What makes you think that?
Person 1 playing with a Rubik's cube: Huh? I was distracted. Can you repeat what you said?
Person 2: I asked you why you think you have ADHD.
Person 1: I really don't know, but check out this cool article on the history of orange juice!
Person 3: THAT IS LITERALLY ADHD.
Person 1: I'll see you later! I wanna go do some more research on Orange juice so I can learn more.
Person 3: HOW TF DO YOU NOT REALIZE THAT THIS PERSON HAS ADHD?
Person 2: She is a girl. Girls don't have ADHD.
Person 3: Kills person 2 with a knife for being sexist.
Person 1 about to enter the library: So why was I heading to the Library again?
Person 3 shouting from a distance: Didn't you wanna learn more about orange juice?
Person 1: Nah. That's too boring. I'ma just go play videogames.
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