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People with ADHD reveal the 10 most important things about the disorder that others just don’t get

While there are common signs to identify persons with ADHD, there are also other rare ones that many overlook and don't understand

BY ANGELINA DSOUZA

UPDATED JAN 4, 2025

Woman feeling irritated and distressed. (Representative Cover Image Source: Pexels|
Andrea Piacquadio) — Woman feeling irritated and distressed. (Representative Cover Image Source: Pexels| Andrea Piacquadio)

When it comes to cognitive or mental disorders and conditions, there is only so much that people know. For something like ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), many people know it's a mental disorder that affects concentration. However, there are several other symptoms of the same that no one relates to ADHD. Apart from concentration, even having difficulty in understanding something very basic and prioritizing every task but completing none are some other signs of the disorder. ADHD can look different for different individuals and have varying signs. So, the condition is not just limited to focus, but also affects thought processes, relationships and much more.

Illustration depicting how vivid thoughts can be for a person with ADHD. (Representative Image Source: Pexels| Photo by Tara Winstead)

Right from the way a person with ADHD thinks to the way they express themselves, a lot goes into play. u/Violinistmiddle1534 shared a post on Reddit asking people with ADHD, "What are the things about it that people just don’t get?" Many shared unique factors that affect their day-to-day lives. From burnouts and overthinking to hindrance in completing the simplest sensory tasks, these 10 things about ADHD are crucial but also something many people don't realize.