[dhcar]

I agree. From what I've seen, when a person allows their problems to define them it leads to a negative spiral that maximizes the impact of those problems. Would you rather be introduced as "the madaxe_again with a learning disability" or "the madaxe_again, who just can't sit still", which would you rather think of yourself as? Its unfortunate that the solution is often prescription medication rather than an education that better suits their learning modality.

However, in the author's case, its obviously helpful because it gives an explanation for why she's different after spending the majority of her life not knowing.

[lfowles]

> Its unfortunate that the solution is often prescription medication rather than an education that better suits their learning modality.

Often the best solution is both. If I struggle to pay attention, am I really going to benefit from more lessons on how to work with myself? This is especially apparent with ADHD, since stimulant meds are not a cure-all. You still need to learn to cope with periods of time when you're not medicated (pregnancy, in the morning, before going to bed, on "medication vacations", etc). I'm sure for some it could just become an excuse, but that's not taking into account the internal frustration built up from not easily being able to "keep up with society". People take the trash out before it gets too full to close the bag? Do laundry before running out of shirts? Empty the dishwasher when it finishes?