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Help fight ADHD stigma

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Help fight ADHD stigma

Hi! I’m 47 years old and recently became aware I am “more neurospicy“ than I previously considered (understatement of the year). While this has brought me great relief, I found myself being quite prejudiced against a so-called ‘ADHD’ diagnosis out of mere ignorance and fear of the words ‘Disorder’ and ‘Attention Deficit’.

The name is wrong! There’s no deficit of attention, and it’s not a disorder of the mind: it’s just a different way of functioning. The connotation of those words brings pain and damages the life of millions of people who happen to live with this condition.
I’ve written a petition for the name ‘ADHD’ to be changed to something more adequate. It would be great if you read it and, if it resonates with you, support it by signing and/or spreading the word.

Find the proposal at https://www.change.org/end_adhd_stigma

Thanks so much for your time and attention! (Pun intended). Have a great day!