Problems With ADHD

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I have been facing problems with ADHD all my life. There has always been an issue with the way I learn, the way I comprehend things in my head, and the social issues I have with people. This symptom has been a nuisance, but it has also been a great help to me because I have adjusted to it exceptionally well, simply by Taking various medications and doing a large variety of therapy. There is a lot that has been challenging to me but I got through all of the struggle as time went by.
The way I learn has always been that one thing I’ve had trouble with, and probably one of my most challenging problems. When I was younger I used to get bad grades and I used to not pay attention well at all, so the doctor put me on medication. The first effect I noticed is that is made me think better and I felt smarter and I could focus way better, but it wasn’t enough. I started to figure out that the way I was studying and interacting with other people was not the correct way, so I figured out a different way. I started to use flashcards instead of just referring to my notes and that really changed the outlook of things. Also I started to tell myself to think before I speak and that helped me with my social skills.
Another effect of my condition is that when I need to remember something I need to have it
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Another fun hobby I enjoy is playing video games, as a matter of fact they help me focus and work my mind better for ADHD it helps me rest my mind so that I can be relaxed and refreshed. Also writing does the same it is big contribution to when I work out, work on papers, and do homework. It mainly zones me out from the world so that I have a better focus on what I am doing in front of me and it works exceptionally well. As for a career my future dream is to become an executive producer for a major label or large company. I love everything that is related to the career, it is interesting and I am very ambitious to go to college for

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