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> relatively minor disability “Research shows that adults with ADHD are 5 times more likely to attempt suicide. 1 in 4 women with ADHD have made attempts on th
by tailspin2019 2y ago
> relatively minor disability
“Research shows that adults with ADHD are 5 times more likely to attempt suicide. 1 in 4 women with ADHD have made attempts on their life, while men are more likely to end their life. Accidental death is also common.”
http://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/media/109514702/suicide-in-adhd-adhd-bekrshire-healthcare.pdf http://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/media/109514702/suicid...
- falcolas 2y agoYeah, we tend to die earlier as well (65 on average, I recall reading). Turns out chronic stress from managing the disability is not great. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/child-development-central/201811/adhd-and-its-impact-longevity https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/child-development-ce...
- Teever 2y agoNow show me the suicide statistics on people suffering from permanent paralysis of their limbs.