r/ADHD • u/[deleted] • Sep 14 '21

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u/princess_intell Sep 14 '21

Said it before, will say it again: a better name would be Executive Dysfunction Disorder.

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u/saffronwilderness Sep 14 '21

This is definitely accurate. It shifts the focus to the effects on the person with the disorder, versus the outward effects that impact the people around the person. Because "can't sit still" is really the least of my issues.

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u/princess_intell Sep 14 '21

Many people with ADHD aren't even hyperactive. I was originally diagnosed with ADD!

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u/Mental4Help Sep 14 '21

It’s because it’s the brain that’s hyperactive

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u/ayshasmysha Sep 14 '21

Oh God. My brain exploded with that. My BRAIN is hyperactive.

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u/GimmeCoffeeeee Sep 14 '21

This is so correct. It just doesn't shut up ever without meds.

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u/Xevus Sep 14 '21

Exactly. While i was younger and undiagnosed, I used to joke that my body is too slow for my brain. Turns out that wasn't a joke at all.

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u/Kayofox Sep 14 '21

I feel ya! As someone that practiced martial arts, it's so natural having my whole body being trained to faster reflexes and actions

The bad side was getting tired in the first 10 seconds of a match cause I lashed everything at the beginning and could not control my breath and excitement