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> In those cases, why is it a "disorder"? Why can't it just be "how some people are"? It often is: > It can be helpful to think of ADHD not just as a deficit
by graemep 1y ago
> In those cases, why is it a "disorder"? Why can't it just be "how some people are"?
It often is:
> It can be helpful to think of ADHD not just as a deficit or disorder but as a ‘difference’.
Especially as it seems to come with positive traits! It goes on to list focus, responding well in a crisis and creativity as common ADHD traits.
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/adhd-in-adults#faq-accoridon-collapsebdf663bc-838d-473c-b269-652dd9d5382a https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and...