"Personally, I think the whole ADHD label, is a crock. I've been in the marketing arena for over 17 years - started out in biopharmaceuticals - and can tell you, that ADHD is bogus. When ever I hear the acronymn ADHD, or someone trying to label NORMAL PEOPLE, as ADHD, it first makes me sick to my stomach, then I just start laughing at the sheep-like behavior that we have succumbed to in this country.

I even found numerous websites, that listed almost EVERY single person, who contributed works of art, science, technology, etc...from Einstein, to Thomas Jefferson, to George C.Scott.

What is WRONG with you people? Please, STOP all this madness.

While its is absolutely TRUE, that there are SOME people, to whom the label of ADHD "could" be applied, trust me, they are very far and few in between. Most of these "experts", who label on the ADHD bandwagon, don't even know the difference between, "gifted", "PTSD" or "ADHD", due to the similarities in their presentation or clinical manifestation.

God help us....for we can no longer even think rational and will do whatever we can to deter individuality. God help us ALL.

Jo"

"Personally, I think the whole ADHD label, is a crock. I've been in the marketing arena for over 17 years - started out in biopharmaceuticals - and can tell you, that ADHD is bogus. When ever I hear the acronymn ADHD, or someone trying to label NORMAL PEOPLE, as ADHD, it first makes me sick to my stomach, then I just start laughing at the sheep-like behavior that we have succumbed to in this country.

I even found numerous websites, that listed almost EVERY single person, who contributed works of art, science, technology, etc...from Einstein, to Thomas Jefferson, to George C.Scott.

What is WRONG with you people? Please, STOP all this madness.

While its is absolutely TRUE, that there are SOME people, to whom the label of ADHD "could" be applied, trust me, they are very far and few in between. Most of these "experts", who label on the ADHD bandwagon, don't even know the difference between, "gifted", "PTSD" or "ADHD", due to the similarities in their presentation or clinical manifestation.

God help us....for we can no longer even think rational and will do whatever we can to deter individuality. God help us ALL.

Jo"

"I truly believe everyone is entitled to their opinion; we live in a country with free speech. What I'm curious about is...what is the basis of your information? What is your background? What are your credentials?
I'd like to try to understand your reasoning. I agree with the replies of the others. I know - without a doubt - through experience and education, that AD/HD does exist - in an estimated 18 million Americans.

There is so much controversy and conflicting information; I can understand the confusion. As Tara said, that's why it's so important to have these forums and other vehicles to promote awareness and increase education.

Can you imagine how a parent feels when they hear someone say that ADHD is not real...although they struggle with the challenges in their child(ren) every day? When you have to fight to get your child's needs met? Or an adult who has lost many jobs or important relationships because of this disorder? It's like a slap in the face.

Are you suggesting we/they are just lazy, crazy, stupid, irresponsible? Or our children act the way they do due to poor parenting?
I raised 4 children - and although I was a consistent parent, one of my children had ADHD. I know typical, normal behavior for children...and I know that no matter how hard she worked and how hard she tried...she struggled with focus and staying on track. She had many car accidents as a teen. She's a lovely young lady today - a mother, a business owner, she has 2 degrees...but I tell you - she has to work much harder than others to achieve and maintain this success.

And, I know it took buckets of tears (hers and mine), years of feeling like I was failing my daughter...and, then standing back and having to watch my daughter fight her own way through college, as a single mom. Being there as support but knowing she had to do it on her own...
When you say ADHD is not real, you minimize our experiences."