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ADHD is a lifelong disorder, however as the brain matures, it can manage better, especially if the patient has a high IQ that can compensate in some measure, and the patient is aware of his limitations and works on his executive functioning skills and time management issues. Depending on the severity of the disorder, meds can be needed lifelong. Usually, patients make life choices to accommodate their disorder, such as not seeking promotion to more responsibilities, or simplifying their lives to avoid being overwhelmed. Those that find themselves in intense environments, either emotionally or materially, often go into crisis mode, and develop anger issues or depression.

Not being aware of one's own ADHD, or being in denial, is another problem. It has been shown that a majority of prison inmates have some kind of untreated disorder, either ADHD or a learning disorder. Untreated ADHD raises a person's risk of being in prison, or becoming addicted to recreational drugs or alcohol.

My husband's family has a history of mental disorders: ADHD, bipolar, anxiety and depression.
My husband has ADHD.
My son has ADHD.
My husband refuses to medicate himself daily, which has significantly and very negatively impacted all our lives. It's sad that he can't see it. We have gone to counseling.
My son understands his disorder much better and is compliant with his medication, which he might, or might not, have to take lifelong.

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