Now that she's been diagnosed, she's found comfort in the online ADHD community. Quily said that is why many people with ADHD seek out resources on the internet and connect with other people with ADHD online — to get information that's lacking elsewhere and meet other people like themselves. A thriving online communityAfter her diagnosis, Peña embraced her new identity and discovered a thriving and welcoming ADHD community online. For Bossier, the online ADHD community has also been a place where she's found acceptance and understanding. "People without ADHD when you tell them you have ADHD will say, 'I'm so sorry,' whereas if you tell someone with ADHD that you have ADHD, they're excited to connect with you.

Source: CBC News October 08, 2022 16:10 UTC