Why “ADHD” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
I really wish adhd meds had an effect on me. Both me and my brother have tried them and seen no benefits from them. I've tried multiple different medications but I forget exactl…
by voidUpdate · Oct 23, 2026
This is marked on the page as an 'Original Investigation', but right below the title it says it's a 'Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis'. I'm skeptical about meta analyses in g…
by rahimnathwani · Oct 23, 2026
While you all argue about ... checks ... whether ADHD should be treated with stimulants? ... let me drop the website about the ADHD-comorbid health issues that you're probably n…
by maddie0 · Oct 23, 2026
Yet no insurance company will provide me with health insurance because I've taken ADHD medication within the last five years If I stop taking my meds and let my mental health de…
by Scandiravian · Oct 23, 2026
But that too largely depends on your parents income and wealth as well, ADHD is less of a problem in higher paying job than lower paying job. In fact, for higher paying jobs whe…
by asdfsa32 · Oct 23, 2026
ADHD is a spectrum, not on/off thing. Someone with milder symptoms may do okay without stimulants, and find help from therapy. Those with worse symptoms typically need the…
by reeredfdfdf · Oct 23, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "adhd" over time.
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Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "adhd" over time.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing in multiple contexts, and developmentally inappropriate. ADHD symptoms arise from executive dysfunction. Read more on Wikipedia