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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with this.   I have read Dr. Amen's books on ADHD and he says something similar, in that people with "ADHD" don't have a lack of attention, they just cannot control their attention.   My opinion (shared with Dr. Amen to some degree) is that "ADHD" or "VAST" is simply the name given a collection of symptoms which can have different causes.  It is not like a bacteria, for example, as something concrete that you have.

I do disagree that it is a good thing to have, however.   I have it and it sucks.  Saying that there might be a positive spin you can put on it doesn't take away from the fact that it makes everything more difficult and without medication, therapy, support, etc., it is no way to live and if you need all of those things to function and live happily, then it's not something I would wish on anyone.    People without ADHD can be smart, creative, highly focused, etc.  without the ADHD.

I hate having it.   I didn't know that was the explanation for my difficulties in life until one of my children was diagnosed.  I was 50 years old.   So. much time wasted.

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