listenyall t1_itlsy90 wrote
Reply to comment by Ruca705 in Study finds brain changes associated with ADHD remission. As the brains of those with ADHD mature, some individuals may repetitively engage in strategies that compensate for symptoms. These repetitive behaviors may result in the brain changes seen in those who went into remission. by Wagamaga
I think this is pretty much right but it seems like they're saying that the consistent masking, coping, etc is literally changing the brain into a "less ADHD" brain. That seems pretty possible--our brains can be quite adaptive, especially since this is focusing on kids as they grow into adults.
residentmouse t1_itmy737 wrote
It makes sense to me also. The compensation (and masking, etc) someone with unmedicated ADHD has to do is relentless and constant.
After awhile, with much difficulty, it does become subconscious and automatic, much like a part of your personality ā or the ADHD itself.
So Iām not at all surprised to hear that it manifests in changes to the brain.
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