Content Creator: Zahabiya Gain Content Editor: Fariya Chohan ADHD or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a much more common disorder than you would think. It stands as one of the most common neurological disorders. However, many misconceptions about it persist. This disorder is generally theorized as inattentive behavior and hyperactivity-impulsivity. The symptoms of this disorder include: • Short attention span • Hyperactivity • Impulsiveness • Fidgeting • Disorganization and difficulty prioritizing • Poor time management • Frequent mood swings • Forgetfulness Even after years of research, scientists have yet to find a precise reason as to why this disorder exists and what causes it. Of course, there have been a few estimates, but nothing that can provide complete assurance. There are several confusions regarding this disorder that alienate those with undiagnosed ADHD. These misbeliefs end up causing undiagnosed people to feel alone and even go into depression. Here are a few myths about ADHD that have caused uncertainty in people, and the reality behind them: MYTH #1: ADHD ISN’T A REAL DISORDER. This is the most common misconception people have. Research from The National Institutes of Health, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Psychiatric Association all recognize ADHD as a real medical condition. Brain scans have also been run to show that the brains of children with ADHD are dissimilar when compared to the brains of other children. One reason to believe this would be the media. “Some media perpetuate the myth that pharmaceutical companies created ADHD to cash in,” says Terry Matlen, a psychotherapist and ADHD coach. MYTH #2: ONLY CHILDREN CAN HAVE ADHD: Adults do struggle with ADHD in their lifetime, but the symptoms are usually not recognizable. They usually just assume that the damage that's been happening to them because of other impairments that they haven't treated yet. ADHD is not something that you get out of the blue, it's a condition that has been with you for a long time but is slowly showing itself. To even meet the criteria, you need to have the symptoms from childhood. So technically, no, ADHD does not develop in your adulthood but because it has been there your whole life, you're still going to show signs and most probably will have it throughout your whole life, you just might have figured it out in the later years. MYTH #3: ADHD IS CAUSED BY POOR PARENTING: ADHD is a disease that cannot be caused because of one’s parental figures. While the exact cause isn't clear, scientists know many things may play a role, factors that are beyond a parent's control, like genes and low birth weight. A parent is not able to bring upon this condition on a child, it all depends on the positive reinforcement in their life. So, it is better to pay careful attention to the life that your child is living. MYTH #4: ADHD CAN BE CURED WITH MEDICATION: Factually, ADHD is because of a neurochemical insufficiency in the cerebrum. Medications, regardless of whether they are energizers or Strattera, work in the cerebrum to expand the degree of this neurochemical. When the level is regular, this region of the cerebrum can work typically, and the side effects of hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsivity reduce or completely stop. When the medicine wears off, the compound level drops, and the side effects return. Prescribing medications don't "cure" ADHD, and there is no "cure" that we are aware of. There are numerous myths about ADHD which should be tested and exposed. The issue is that a portion of these myths has become such a basic piece of the ADHD account that numerous people error them for actuality. All we can do is try to understand and sympathize with those with ADHD, and neither put them up on a pedestal nor look down on them.
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