I could focus in for a couple minutes here and there, but it was never like I could just sit there and focus for the entirety of class. Which I just thought to an extent was normal

January 28, 2019 | 10m 49s

This story teller shares their experience trying to get an ADHD diagnosis as well as what symptoms are like before and after starting medication and how it effected their schooling

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:10 - 19

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Mental Health

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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