ADHD disorder

ADHD DISORDER

ALSO EXPLAINED THORUGH JIM CARREY'S LIFE

WHAT IS ADHD?

• ADHD = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• It is a brain disorder that affects people's behavior.
• In children and teens, but can continue into adulthood.

SYMPTOMS

HYPERACTIVITY-IMPULSIVITY:

• Taps hands or feet.
• Runs in situations where it is not appropriate.
• Acts as if “driven by a motor”.
• Has trouble waiting their turn.
• Interrupts others.

INATTENTION:

• Fails to give attention to details.
• Has trouble holding attention.
• Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
• Loses things necessary for tasks.
• Is often easily distracted.

other information

• ADHD can't be cured.
• Problems:
• organization
• following instructions
• focusing on tasks
• coping with stress
• feeling impatient
• impulsiveness and risk taking

JIM CARREY AND HIS LIFE WITH ADHD

• He tells of himself as a child who never stopped.
• At first he had some problems with his career.
• Then depression began to make its appearance in his life.

JIM CARREY AND HIS LIFE WITH ADHD

• The actor has used the excess energy derived from ADHD to his advantage.
• The elevation of the disorder made Jim Carrey become a great actor.
• He has always spoken with great spontaneity about the discomfort he is suffering from.

JIM CARREY AND HIS LIFE WITH ADHD

• He dedicates himself to painting and sculpture when not involved in a movie.
• The actor has called his disorder a "gift" that provides him with "superpowers"
• A great example for all those who suffer from this kind of disorder.

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