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People Don’t Understand

A mother shares frustration about "defending" the ADHD diagnosis to naysayers.

 

I was more open about it when my son was first diagnosed. I was relieved to have an explanation for his behavior, and I assumed that others would be supportive. But after having to “defend” the diagnosis numerous times, I’m much more careful about whom I tell.

Part of me wants to educate people, and battle the media’s portrayal of ADHD as over-diagnosed and over-medicated. Another part of me is tired of trying to explain what is no one else’s business anyway.

Cathy, Alberta, Canada

1 Comments:

  • Posted by BigD - Sep 29 2008 @ 1:03 PM
    I know what u mean....
    I was telling my family about my daughter. And they all told me there was nothing wrong with her and it was all in my hed. the doctor didnt know what he was talking about. So i don't say to much to anyone about her ADD.
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