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I was diagnosed at 32. Ritalin has been life changing. Continuing medication is not really "carrying a habit forward". A major shift in thinking in the last 1
by jacques_chester 6y ago
I was diagnosed at 32. Ritalin has been life changing.
Continuing medication is not really "carrying a habit forward".
A major shift in thinking in the last 15 years is to realise that ADHD is not a juvenile condition. It lasts into adulthood, but the symptoms change because the brain has changed and because of acquired coping mechanisms.
"Adult ADHD" is just ... ADHD. The medications continue to be a useful treatment.
- hasmolo 6y agosorry that my phrasing “carry the habit forward” was heard as a negative. that’s not my intent, i view habits as morally neutral. i workout every other day and consider it a habit i carry. i would’ve used a term like “continue the addiction” to emphasize my disagreement with that action. i appreciate the insight and will work on clarification in the future.
- jacques_chester 6y agoI appreciate your thoughtfulness.