Busting the Myths: Having ADHD Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Organised

Busting the Myths: Having ADHD Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Organised

Claire Rothwell explains why acceptance is key to getting the best from your brain An estimated one million women in the UK are living with undiagnosed ADHD, leading to health issues including anxiety, depression, and obesity and contributing to problems with employment. Until last year, I was one of them. Before my diagnosis, I was stuck in a regular cycle of throwing myself into new Assistant roles, getting great results, feeling unfulfilled w…

31.6 percent of residents who specialize in Surgery suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to a study conducted by three academics in Turkey. According to the report, this is the first time that it is examined "the frequency of ADHD in adults, in trained surgeons and its effects on the selection of the medical specialty." Among the conclusions is that ADHD "is common among resident surgeons and its evaluation can …