I recently got diagnosed with a brain disorder

An interesting and relatable read about someone’s experience being diagnosed with and learning about ADHD. This statistic about untreated ADHD’s impact on life expectancy was startling:

A 2015 Lancet study found that people with untreated ADHD die, on average, 9.5 years earlier than their peers. Not from the condition itself, but from its cascade of negative effects: accidents, impulsive decisions, and self-medication.

I recently read a book called ADHD 2.0 that provided a neat and accessible explanation of our modern understanding of ADHD and how it works. (Or, more accurately, I started reading it, only to get distracted and not finish it before the Libby loan I had ran out, which is painfully ironic. 😂) I highly recommend reading it for anyone who has ADHD themselves or spends a lot of time with someone who has it.

Feb 17, 2025 · No comments yet