Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

[Glisten]

@Jynx  my daughter’s testify to that.

Women’s mental health and reproductive health still have a long way to go.

We are still very much second class citizens.

Women weren’t included in ADHD studies until the late 90s?

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[Jynx]

@Glisten I wish I could say I was shocked, smh. Like no wonder so many folks, women and AFABs especially, are being diagnosed so late in life. And the stereotypes about ADHD (aka 'Trouble Sitting Still Disorder') are still so rife, it makes it a lot harder to understand ourselves, and be understood. 

[Shaz51]

Hello @Jynx , @Glisten , @creative_writer 

Have Mr shaz and his 3 boys have adhd and asd and each one is soo different in their own way 

[Jynx]

Absolutely @Shaz51 it can be really wild how different we all are, but all lumped under the same banner. I like the term 'neurotype' to help in distinguishing it all - here's a definition:

A neurotype is the name given to one individual form of wiring. The so-called "normal" neurotype is referred to as Neurotypical (abbreviated NT) and is what we once thought of as being the most common, or "typical" form of wiring, hence the name. It is frequently considered, by society at large and particularly by medical professionals, to be the most desirable and possibly the only healthy type of brain functioning. The Neurodiversity movement seeks to change that assumption. Advocates propose that there are many different neurotypes, perhaps so many that the so-called NTs are actually in the minority. Furthermore, they believe that each neurotype is its own kind of healthy brain, with both pros and cons of ability, function, etc. Society is designed for NTs and therefore the good side of many neurotypes is not seen because those who are not NT are not able to succeed as easily in society. 

(Source here). 

[Jynx]

Some ADHD memes for everyone!! 

@Shaz51 @Glisten @creative_writer @greenspace @Jane75 @ArraDreaming 

[Glisten]

@Shaz51 is Mr Shaz and the Shazlings creative and funny.

My 3 are hilarious

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[Shaz51]

Very good 👍 @Jynx 😁

@Glisten , love that Mr shaz and shazlings 😊

I love it when they are altogether,  soo much fun 😁 

How are your 3 😁 

[Glisten]

@Shaz51  You made me smile and I had a little giggle. Just the thought of Mr Shaz and Shazlings, doing their thing.

I never get tired of watching mine interact. Ratbags that they are.

It gives me an enormous amount of peace.

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[Shaz51]

How old are yours @Glisten 

Mine are all adults now , wish they were closer 😊

[Glisten]

@Shaz51  three within 3 years. My daughters are the same age for 1 week every year.

19 June 84, 1 July 86, 23 June 87.

How old are yours Shaz?