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Aren't these synonyms?


No, far from it. The pop culture definition of ADHD has become extremely vague and watered down, almost to the same degree that "OCD" has become a pop-culture term for attention to detail.

Procrastination is a common behavior in people with and without ADHD. Procrastination alone is not an indicator of ADHD.

Likewise, someone who procrastinates does not fully understand the struggles of someone with ADHD.




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