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A casual community for people with ADHD
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ADHD is a disability. Only people with no familiarity with it would claim it doesn't impair our ability to function in society.
If this is the case than anything beyond a perfect clone is a disability. Shorter than 6' as a man? Disability. Flat chest as a woman? Disability. Eyes too far apart? Disability.
I have ADHD and I've managed life pretty fine, because when I was growing up I was just 'energetic'. I managed to control my issues over time. Granted -- I'm not as severe as some cases; but I think the severity is what should be considered the disease, not the ADHD itself.
If ADHD is recognized as a disability it's also because it can significantly impact a person's quality of life, even if some individuals learn to manage their symptoms, if you had to manage your issue I understand it may not have been for free