ADHD is officially a disorder of deficits in attention, behavior and focus. But patients point out upsides, like curiosity. Research is now catching up.
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Yup, it‘s probably that. In a societal vacuum, the curiosity would exist, but the daily struggle and resulting depression overshadows it.

(Source: Been through it, currently recovering.)

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Same, was speaking from experience as well. I consider myself recovered from the depression now, but it was definitely something I needed to proactively address.

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