ADHD in adults
“I thought: OK, you’re either too stupid or too undisciplined”
Journalist Anna Aridzanjan, 37, has always been easily overstimulated. It wasn’t until she was an adult that she learned that the cause was psychological.
When I was a child, no one would have thought that I might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I got along well at school and understood a lot of things straight away. I had the privilege of never having to study and did very well. But there was always chaos in my head. I quickly became overstimulated, impulsive, emotional. I had enormous difficulties at university. I lacked the external controls that had existed at school – and for the first time in my life I was confronted with the fact that I wasn’t keeping up. I thought: Okay, you’re either too stupid or too undisciplined.
Published in stern 42/2024
Source: Stern
I’m Caroline, a journalist and author for 24 Hours Worlds. I specialize in health-related news and stories, bringing real-world impact to readers across the globe. With my experience in journalism and writing in both print and online formats, I strive to provide reliable information that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.
