ADHD.........does it exist, or just an excuse?

[siggie-reported-by-alarmists]

Neurologist, Richard Saul says it doesn't......

[colic2bullsgirlore]

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[polksaladallie]

Yes, it does exist, and yes, it is often used as an excuse.

I wonder if the "one punch can kill" thugs have a history of childhood amphetamine use.

[purple_haize]

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@esseco46 wrote:

I don't believe they grow out of it - some seem to be able to 'manage' it as they grow older, others unfortunately don't have the ability and they fall off the rails time and time again. I wish it was an illness so that it could be researched and a cure found for it. It is a horrible thing for someone to have and someone to live with those who have it.

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My husband never grew out of it, he is fine when he takes his medication...........it is hell when he doesnt.

[twinkles**stars]

I have never heard it used as an excuse for anything. Why would it be.

[polksaladallie]

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@twinkles**stars wrote:

I have never heard it used as an excuse for anything. Why would it be.

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Same as some others have said in this thread.   Plus, if it is diagnosed incorrectly, and that is common apparently, $$$$ to the dr and to the parent.

[twinkles**stars]

unless you have personal experience with this I think few understand  the long involved process of diagnosis. It is not a quick one trip consultation. Funding requires so much paperwork, it is age related and can take a long time to process

[donnashuggy]

Happens all the time, the main reason being that parents and teachers don't/can't discipline the children, laziness?

Classrooms used to be full of 50 children and more, yes the genuine adhd kids were probably ignored but the naughty ones were disciplined. I know I am generalizing but it is true.

[vampire-teddy]

both i think.  some people genuinely have ADHD and it is important  that any person who has it and their familiy is provided with  the same support as those with any other issue.  for some people though i truly think it is an excuse for bad parenting.

[**meep**]

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@donnashuggy wrote:

Happens all the time, the main reason being that parents and teachers don't/can't discipline the children, laziness?

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Agree.  I could give many examples.

[donnashuggy]

Me too, and the worst part is that it hurts those that really want to learn by taking up teacher time.