5 Things To Say To ADHD Naysayers
Help stop the stigma.
If you have ever disclosed to anyone that you or your child have ADHD, chances are you have dealt with someone who doesn’t believe ADHD is an actual condition. This can be incredibly frustrating and invalidating, especially if the ADHD skeptic is a family member, friend, or colleague.
It is common not to know how to respond when someone tells you that ADHD is not real, or you just need to try harder because you do not want to start an argument with that person, especially if they are a family member or employer. Still, unfortunately, if you do not educate them, they will continue to be ignorant, which will only increase the stigma surrounding ADHD.
In this article, you will find the most common things ADHD doubters say and how to respond to them.
Naysayer #1: ADHD Is A Made-Up Condition By Big Pharma
The first mention of ADHD in the medical literature was in 1798 by physician Alexander Crichton who described the disorder as a “mental and physical restlessness.” This was before big pharma was created. Also, numerous studies have shown that the ADHD brain is wired differently than those without.
More specifically, there are fewer neurotransmitters, dopamine, and norepinephrine. These…
