I really dislike the name "attention deficit". We can totally pay attention to things, what we have problems with is controlling where the attention stays or is directed to. There's also a problem where our brain doesn't properly generate motivation from us just wanting to do something because that function became disabled with ADHD.

[–] justastranger 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The actual symptom is called "executive dysfunction".

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I wasn't sure if it was one of executive functions or if it was something other that was impaired.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Attention, both directing where you want it and stopping attention where you don't, as well as working memory and planning are what comprise executive functions.

ADHD makes all of these more difficult.