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Originally Posted by Miswimmy1
All throughout middle school and elementary school, and even the beginnings of high school, my ability to socially interact got progressively worse. I wasn't diagnosed until I was in high school. Looking back, I can really see some of the negatives of the ADHD. It's not as obvious as a little kid, if you are hyper and loud, because everyone just sort of plays on the playground. But as I got older, I really had trouble because of my inability to track conversations. Girls would stand in a cluster at recess and gossip and I was always a step behind. Being medicated really opened my eyes and I began to learn the social skills that I had obviously lacked.
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Thank you so much for sharing that
I wish to learn more about ADHD and how it may feel in the shoes of people with the condition and that really helped me thank you
although that sounds rough did you have trouble keeping friends or did you blend in with your peers? Correct me if i am wrong but is it fair to say that all kids below the age of 10 can make ADD'ers blend in easier due to the hyperactivity as you say so in a way blend in easier with 'the norm' so to speak. Then when the work builds up, focus becomes more intense and social situations alternate ADHD'ers can stand out like a sore thumb?
I honestly don't want it to come across like i am offending you i genuinely am trying to comprehend it all, thank you so much again
Claire