Rather than characterizing those with ADHD as having an attention deficit, it would be far more accurate to say they have a dysregulation of attention. When everything is shouting for your attention, it’s difficult to regulate that attention and pick a specific voice out of the noise. Hyperactivity While some people with ADHD are noticeably hyperactive, many are not. This is particularly true for women, who are less likely to present symptoms of being hyperactive, at least outwardly.1 Many people think they can’t possibly have ADHD because they assume external hyperactivity is a required
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