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'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)' real stories:

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    23 Jul 2012

    Fred's story

    It’s a nightmare to have ADHD because the tablets stop you eating but you can’t concentrate without them.

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    23 Jul 2012

    Jack's story

    My name is Jack, and I am writing about what it is like to have ADHD and what it does to my life.

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    23 Jul 2012

    John's story

    I am 8. I don’t like having ADHD because I miss some of my lunchtime at school to go to get my tablets. I don’t like taking my tablets because it spoils my fun and people keep asking me why I take tablets.

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