Introduction

For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with ADHD. Not only have I worked hard to organize myself and overcome these challenges, but I have also worked to disguise these obstacles. Although I did not really understand what ADHD was when I was little, I learned that it would influence my education and the way that I learn. Luckily, I was put on a medication that worked very well for me early on. Although my medication negated most of my ADHD symptoms, I needed to find ways to cope with the rest on my own. I have always been extremely determined to not allow my obstacles to show or to impact my future. Honestly, I do not remember the process of organizing myself, but I became hyper-organized and made the conscious decision that I did not want people to know about my challenges unless I told them. In school, I am pretty well known as the extremely well organized, over-achieving student in my class, and most people are surprised to learn that I have struggled with learning issues throughout my whole life. Ultimately, I hold myself to such high standards out of necessity because of my ADHD. All things considered, I feel strongly that my ADHD has made me a better person and student because of all I have done to overcome my obstacles.