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The two conditions of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) are often mistaken for one another, leading to the misunderstanding and the possible misdiagnosis of them both. This isn’t to say that what you’ve been previously diagnosed with is wrong — it’s simply to say that there are intricacies between ADHD and C-PTSD that not only overlap, but also suggest a direct relationship between the two (where one condition puts you at risk for the other; and vice versa). So let’s talk about! 👇🏼 Life With ADHD ADHD is a neurological condition characterized by difficulties...

A typical definition of ADHD would read as follows: ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically begins in childhood and continues into adulthood. It's characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and hyperactivity that significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. And while that definition of ADHD is absolutely true, it needs to be said that an ADHD diagnosis is so much more than just experiencing inattentiveness and hyperactivity. And that inattentiveness and hyperactivity aren't the only characterizations that are significantly impacting daily functioning and quality of life. But unfortunately, those characterizations of ADHD are the only ones all the medications and treatments...