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ADHD

[ey-dee-eych-dee] / ˈeɪˌdiˈeɪtʃˌdi /
NOUN
attention deficit disorder
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Examples can include speaking too loudly in a library or struggling to control impulses, difficulties that can occur with ADHD.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

You can find more information on bipolar disorder, external and ADHD, external on the NHS website.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Loss of motivation is common in conditions such as depression, addiction, and ADHD.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

Blame an explosion in doubtful claims for mental-health conditions such as depression and ADHD.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

The school counselor told me this was part of the ADHD, my brain misinterpreting things.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan




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