FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#7 - Flipbook - Page 23
Myth
Myth
Myth
Medica琀椀on is a
cure for ADHD
ADHD is just a
lack of focus
People with ADHD
can’t succeed at
work or school
Fact
Fact
Fact
While medica琀椀on can
help manage symptoms,
it's not a cure-all.
Behavioural therapies,
lifestyle adjustments, and
suppor琀椀ve environments
are essen琀椀al for
comprehensive management.
ADHD involves complex
cogni琀椀ve processes beyond
just focus, including execu琀椀ve
func琀椀ons like impulse control,
working memory, emo琀椀onal
regula琀椀on, and task ini琀椀a琀椀on.
With proper support
and accommoda琀椀ons,
individuals with ADHD
can excel in various areas.
Many successful individuals
have ADHD, leveraging
their unique strengths.
Many individuals with ADHD
develop resourceful strategies
to manage their challenges,
leading to unique coping
mechanisms and
a heightened ability to
navigate obstacles.