Does anyone else who has ADHD ever get tired of others who say ADHD is fake?

Why do some people belive that ADHD does not exsist? It really gets me angry. I feel like they are calling me a lier.

Yes, people prefer the simpler path of believing what they think and enduring a painful lack of knowledge as opposed to trying to understand. I have two kids: a child with autism and seizures and my oldest child is ADHD. I've received a lot of negative ideas about my oldest having ADHD, but no one ever says her kid sister is faking autism or seizures. ADHD is on the autism spectrum, not exactly sure why it's such a stretch for people to think it's real. I know the unecessary judgement makes for wasting time in getting help.
The best thing is to try and keep the circle of people who know about your ADHD down to those who only matter.

sailorroyalhope -

As a professional who works with ADHD - it sure does bother me when people insist it does not exist.

Why does it matter to them? What are they so afraid of?

People who suggest ADHD is NOT real only do more harm to those who are looking for support.

I think there are several reasons why people think ADHD is fake:

1. Very popular diagnosis today (wasn't so just 20 years ago)
2. Controversial topic
3. Medication companies & controversy
4. People NOT informed

I could really go on and on about this - but it is unfortunate.

ADHD is real - but it has a very bad reputation and I think that is what upsets a lot of non-believers.

Hope that helps...

Dr. Rory Stern
http://www.thetruthbehindadhd.com/tips.h...

Yes, it is a very controversial subject. I ignore those who claim that they KNOW that it is not a real disorder, yet do not deal with it on a day to day basis.

My son has ADHD, and I am right there with him in his condition. I am the one that helps him, disciplines him, tries to understand him.

I severed contact with his uncle because he considered me to be a bad mother becuase I believed what the doctor said and I was just trying to medicate my son's problems away. But he doesn't see my son very often.

yes i think its a lack of knowledge and ignorance. these people prefer to invent their own facts instead of looking at the real ones. i was diagnosed with adhd when i was real little n my close rels claimed mum was a bad parent instead even tho i was obviously xtremely hyperactive and school was suffering. don't pay any attention 2 those ignorant jerks, u know the real facts.

No, they are just ignorant. With any mental disorder there is almost always a stigma attached. It is just the way it is. People who don't know, don't know.

probably cause the hyper part i don have it but i belive ppl do have kuz a friend of mine has it and if she dont take her med. she bounce of the walls!

its because they don't want to believe that you really are struggling with something. they want to believe that it truly is your fault, not some imbalance in the brain