How is ADHD even real?

 Hello everyone! 

This is Diana, your writer, and I have ADHD.

It's like "yeah and?"– however, the point is not me today, but what I have. So, ADHD, short for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. It was also known as ADD, pretty much the same thing without the H

The DSM-V defines it as 

A. A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development, as characterized by 1. Inattention: Six (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is inconsistent with developmental level and that negatively impacts directly on social and academic/occupational activities:and/or 2. Hyperactivity and impulsivity: Six (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is inconsistent with developmental level and that negatively impacts directly on social and academic/occupational activities:

It gives further examples of behaviors and actions to elaborate that definition.  

The fact I started this project months ago really shows that I do have ADHD.

And I try to finish it, I seem unable to do so

Relatable? 

Well, I have so many various hyper-fixations that distract me yet they often stimulate my mind more than anything else especially in spare time, although holding a job can be difficult which makes hyper-fixations problems in that case. People tend to think of ADHD as something children have and it disrupts their school work (kinda like autistic stereotypes?)  

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