ADHD is a hyperactivity disorder, that’s been famous for a while, I remember a bunch of friends and I claiming to have ADHD. The weird things kids find fun, right?
Welcome to Mental Monday, a blog post series that’s been looking at Mental health, with the hope that by having conversations about mental health we can normalise and concentrate on taking care of those who need help instead of creating stigma. I pray you will be blessed by the content in this blog and go out spreading love.
Raise your hand if you thought or think you are too active. I remember being a complete handful, I still hear the stories of how a couple of shots may have been mixed into my juice so I could fall asleep.
My cousin actually told me if I were to be kidnapped, they’d probably return me with an apology letter. I found that slightly offensive, but it was who I was and eventually into settled into a rhythm called adulthood.
To some that can be explained simply as childhood to others they carry all that energy and uncertainty of choice into adulthood.
ADHD is a mental disorder of the neurodevelopmental type. Mostly associated with difficulty paying attention, excessive activity, and actions with no regards for their consequences.
It’s almost cute when you’re a child behaving childish, it’s an entirely different story when you’re a whole adult. But the disorder of the neurodevelopmental type which means, it’s hard for the mind to develop most times because the illness called ADHD will not allow the brain to develop.
Despite being commonly studied, the exact cause of ADHD is unknown with genetic factors making up 75% of the risk for getting ADHD.
Ever seen an adult who reminded you of a child with their actions and words? However, people with ADHD can have sustained attention for tasks they find interesting or rewarding. This last part really works well for most people, tasks we like, we pay attention too. So much in common already.
ADHD can be managed by a combination of counselling, lifestyle changes and medication. Having ADHD is manageable, most mental illnesses are they just require patience and a willingness to learn how to manage them. That’s all it takes really in this crazy world of ours.
Love, patience, and a willingness to learn is a good recipe for a good life, and a great way to spread love. Remember to check up on your loved ones and be their shoulder once in a while as the world can be alot for any odd soul to dwell alone.
As we reflect on mental health and the different ways in which we can help each other on this bumpy path I hope today can be the start of patience and understanding as we journey together in this world. May love guide your path this week as you share and spread the love along your way.
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