[t3rabytes]

> In the US, the only external downside of ADHD

The FAA doesn't look kindly on ADHD diagnoses for people looking to get pilots licenses, even private. It adds a bunch of extra hoops to jump through.

[kayodelycaon]

This is true for a variety of health problems. You need a doctor to verify it doesn’t impair your ability to fly a plane safely.

There are also restrictions on medications you can take and still fly a plane.

[devonkim]

Being on anti-depressants is also a no-no as well it seems.