"My Life With ADHD"

distracting

causing someone to not be able to focus or pay attention

I have to put my phone away when doing homework because it’s too distracting.

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dread

fear something in the future

I often dread the first day of school because I’m nervous around new people.

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therapist

a person who helps people deal with mental or emotional problems by talking about those problems

After a very stressful week at school, Leah needed to see her therapist.

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obstacles

things that make it difficult to do something; challenges

My aunt says she’ll never know how I get to my desk every day with all these obstacles in the way!

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impulses

strong, sudden desires or needs to do something

My dog’s impulses are to bark at everyone who walks by and to sniff every fire hydrant!

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