When starting school, younger children are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD

Re:When starting school, younger children are more likely to... by rapt on Thursday November 29, 2018 @04:30PM (#18564215)

I had the same experience growing up; never had to pay attention in class but always got good grades. I took meds (Ritalin) when I was 7 but stopped because it made me feel like I was trapped in a cage.

Now I use caffeine to control my symptoms, which only works because I'm extremely sensitive to stimulants.

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Re:When starting school, younger children are more likely to... by jonhendry18 on Thursday November 29, 2018 @11:04PM (#18566567)

I breezed through until 6th grade or junior high, then my grades began a slow decline. I was diagnosed half way through college. I've been on stimulants since.

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