What Is One Thing You Want Non ADHD Adults To Know About Adult ADHD? Explain It Here

Problem:  As an adult ADHD coach since 2003 who has ADHD, I’ve heard far too many horror stories of not getting properly diagnosed and treated for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Because the ADHD Catch 22 & ignorance & stigma on adult ADHD, most hide in ADHD closet, don’t complain to politicians/media. So they both think it’s not a real problem = few resources for us. Too many spread ignorance and stigma against ADHD, which harms us and our families, and keeps many from seeking a diagnosis or treatment & others hiding in the ADHD Closet. Sadly many ADDers internalize the external stigma and stigmatize and shame themselves. Solution: Have ADHD adults explain one point (not three) about living with adult ADHD that you think non-ADHD adults should learn about us. I post it on my blog and social media accounts using the hashtag #ExplainAdultADHD You share it on yours, encourage others too so more can find it and share it. You don’t have to use your full name if you’re still in the ADHD closet. Outcome: Non-ADHD people can learn more about Adult ADHD from actual ADDers, understand us more, stigmatize us less, including family. Will be easier to come out of the ADHD Closet, and demand more resources for proper adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment so we can lead better lives. Some Examples of Explaining One Very Specific Point About Adult ADHD For Non-ADHD Adults: Pick one ADHD myth; explain WHY it’s false and harmful to us. Pick...
Source: Adult ADD Strengths - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Explain One Point About Adult ADHD To Non-ADHD Adults Source Type: blogs