A condition that's largely misunderstood by both the general public and the medical community.
It labels a set of observable behavior patterns, primarily involving short attention spans, but there's a great deal of controversy about causes. Some researchers have discovered differences in brain activity in ADHD patients. But they've been unable to say whether they're merely looking at the affect of a behavior difference on the brain or a cause.
What we do know is this-- ADHD has become the "go to" excuse used by both parents and teachers unwilling to impose & teach discipline to their children and students. It is also a multi-million dollar windfall for the Ciba-Geigy pharmaceutical company
It labels a set of observable behavior patterns, primarily involving short attention spans, but there's a great deal of controversy about causes. Some researchers have discovered differences in brain activity in ADHD patients. But they've been unable to say whether they're merely looking at the affect of a behavior difference on the brain or a cause.
What we do know is this-- ADHD has become the "go to" excuse used by both parents and teachers unwilling to impose & teach discipline to their children and students. It is also a multi-million dollar windfall for the Ciba-Geigy pharmaceutical company
Teacher: "Mark has been acting out in class. I can't get him to focus on his work."
Parent: "Not my precious Mark. But he's my little genius!"
Teacher: "Then, it must be ADHD. Just ask your family doctor to prescribe Ritalin. Have in throw in some Xanax for you, too. Parenting a child with ADHD is bound to cause you anxiety."
Parent: "Not my precious Mark. But he's my little genius!"
Teacher: "Then, it must be ADHD. Just ask your family doctor to prescribe Ritalin. Have in throw in some Xanax for you, too. Parenting a child with ADHD is bound to cause you anxiety."
by Richard Dickey December 01, 2005
One of several supposed disorders a doctor may diagnose one of having. I was diagnosed with ADD, so I'm not BSing here. I was given Ritalin, which caused side effects such as appetite suppression and strange throat pain. After quitting the drug, I felt much better. I regained the weight and did not have any mental problems. Okay, so maybe I was a little hyper as a kid, but I blame it on the sugar.
I must say it is totally wrong and apalling to pass off someone diagnosed with ADD or ADHD as a retard or idiot, they probably are smarter than you ;), and are just a victim of modern "medicine".
I must say it is totally wrong and apalling to pass off someone diagnosed with ADD or ADHD as a retard or idiot, they probably are smarter than you ;), and are just a victim of modern "medicine".
by spacecoyote17 July 18, 2006
A mental disorder, common in children, that only affects 10% of kids who claim to have it. It causes hyperactivity and a low attemtion span. I hate ADHD. Im socially awkward because of it and have almost no friends. Im ridiculed in school, and labeled as a "retard" and "idiot" even though i have a genius level IQ. No, i dont take ritalin, im not a stoner, and i have feelings. ADHD is also referred to as "ADD". It is the basis of many stereotypes.
1. Hey, he has ADHD, he must be an idiot!
2. Its not my fault that i have ADHD.
3. "cool kid": hey guys, i have ADHD! He (guy who actually has ADHD) is a RETARD!
2. Its not my fault that i have ADHD.
3. "cool kid": hey guys, i have ADHD! He (guy who actually has ADHD) is a RETARD!
by Kyle. My name is Kyle. February 26, 2012
I real mental disorder that is NOT just an excuse to bring fidget spinners to school. If you want to know more, Google is your friend.
by Being. Human, Being September 29, 2017
known as ADHD...or attention defficite hyperactivity disorder. i myself was diagnosed in second grade. it is commonly treated to boys and is harder for girls to be diagnosed. i have been on concerta(which is like ridalin but i only have to take it once a day). i hate being off my medicine because i fidget, i cant concentrate, or write anything without ending up drawing like unicorns or whatever on the paper;)...but dont think ADHD is this big bad disorder...because trust me nobody knows u have it unless u tell them. oh and this isnt a deffintion its more like a....ummmmm a ummmmm personal story or whatever.
by kARa....... kara November 22, 2006
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, it absolutely suckssss, specially for the ones who are the high Spectrum for it. It get so easily distracted and neverrrr can finish things. You always have new ideas that go to waste. Some even talk way to much, “hey Sarah did you do the science homework” *didnt answer fast enough* “omg did you heard about 6ix 9ine going to jail” “omg wait I think Alex leave his coat here let me ran 2 miles to his house.” Then there’s siting in class have the urge to move is a big one. That’s why class chairs sucks and WE ALL SHOULD BE ABLE TO STAND UP AND WALK AROUND A LITTLE. The hardest part is trying to force, when you have it you’re not dumb and you’re not trying to do this. Sometimes things just spilt out of your mind and you can’t control it.It takes you a lot longer to do takes, because you just can’t still Focus and concentrate. you forget pretty much everything that’s important. Friends may tell you to “calm down” or “stuck Focus “ even might dismiss you from doing work with them. And quick honesty that hurts the most because it makes you feel like you lost alll your control in your mind. ADAH isn’t a joke and it’s not funny, as much as I like to joke about it, it’s one of the most hardest awful thing to have.
by love,catherinexoxo December 08, 2018