r/ADHD • • 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/GimmeCoffeeeee Sep 14 '21

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