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Posted: 2015-08-27T13:17:57Z | Updated: 2015-08-27T13:17:57Z These Illustrations Perfectly Sum Up What It's Like To Have ADHD | HuffPost Life

These Illustrations Perfectly Sum Up What It's Like To Have ADHD

It's so much more than being "not focused."
 
Defined as a chronic condition that includes symptoms such as fidgeting and impatience, as well as difficulty concentrating and processing information quickly, ADHD isn't just limited to children: 50 percent of children who are diagnosed with it experience symptoms of ADHD into adulthood
 
In an effort to break down the stigma surrounding ADHD -- and unfortunately there still is one -- Buzzfeed's Caroline Kee put together illustrations that will hit very close to home for anyone with ADHD
 
Check them out below: 
 
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For more illustrations, head over to Buzzfeed .

Also on HuffPost:

10 Facts About ADHD
The Causes Of ADHD Are Unknown (01 of05)
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According to CDC research, genetics does play a large part . Scientists are also currently studying factors like brain injury, environmental exposure, premature delivery, low birth weight and substance abuse during pregnancy to find out if there is a link. (credit:Shutterstock)
There Is No Single Test To Diagnose ADHD (02 of05)
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Learning disabilities, anxiety and depression can all present with similar symptoms to ADHD. A diagnosis can only be made after an extensive exam. (credit:Alamy)
There Is No Link Between ADHD Symptoms And Kids' Diets (03 of05)
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According to The Child Mind Institute , there is no research that proves a connection between the two. (credit:Shutterstock)
Teens With ADHD Are Involved In Nearly 4 Times As Many Car Accidents As Their Peers Without ADHD (04 of05)
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They also get three times as many speeding tickets as teens who do not have ADHD, and are more likely to cause injury in those accidents (credit:Alamy)
There Are Three Types Of ADHD(05 of05)
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They are called Predominantly Inattentive Type, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type and Combined Type. (credit:Shutterstock)

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