Will I need Strategies?
Myth: Having ADHD means I’m lazy or unintelligent, so I won’t be able to help myself.
Fact: The effects of ADHD may have caused you and others to label you this way, but the truth is that you are not unmotivated or unintelligent—you have a disorder that gets in the way of certain normal functions. In fact, adults with ADHD often have to find very smart ways to compensate for their disorder.
Myth: Medication is the only way to solve my ADHD.
Fact: While medication can help some people manage the symptoms of ADHD, it is not a cure, nor is it the only solution. If taken at all, it should be used in conjunction with other treatments or self-help strategies.
Myth: A health professional can solve all my ADHD problems.
Fact: Health professionals (and Dogs) can help you manage symptoms of ADHD, but they can only do so much. You’re the one living with the problems, so you’re the one who can make the most difference in overcoming them.
Myth: ADHD is a life sentence—I’ll always suffer from its symptoms.
Fact: While it’s true that there is no cure for ADHD, there is a lot you can do to reduce the problems it can cause. Once you become accustomed to using strategies to help yourself, you may find that managing your symptoms becomes second nature.