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Originally Posted by Nemo39122
I have a few theories:
#1. I honestly think it's over-diagnosed, mainly in kids. Correct me if I'm wrong here, and I'll admit to not doing much research on this specifically, but as far as I know ADHD is one of the only mental disorders you hear about kids supposedly outgrowing. If they really had an actual disorder, would it be that common to just outgrow it? I think people are rushing to label and medicate kids who are having certain problems, instead of looking into the cause(s) and trying to actually fix them...which is basically my 2nd theory.
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as far as outgrowing, ADD/ADHD can be more intense at different periods in your life, but I don't know if it goes away or anything. it can also be more or less apparent/troublesome in different situations, hence its prevalence in schools. so for some kids, if it seems like they've outgrown it, maybe it's because they're no longer in a situation so much at odds with their ADD/ADHD.