From '30 Rock' to 'Juno,' these TV shows and film get real about ADHD.
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission., thanks to, in part, the inaccurate and non-inclusive representation in the media. Many equate the disorder to hyperactive, mischievous young boys who get in trouble in school because they can’t sit still., including depression, self-medicating leading to addiction, and failure to perform daily tasks leading to problems in school and at work.
To find out more movies and TV shows like this one, which shows the ups and downs of ADHD, scroll below.Dory captures some of the moods and behaviors of a person with ADHD well — her forgetfulness, difficulty paying attention, and frantic thought patterns are relatable symptoms for some living with the disorder., Daniel Hillard, portrays a man who adores his children but is often too impulsive and unreliable to be a consistent parental figure.
Julie, who has been diagnosed with ADHD, struggles to balance everything going on in her life — from her mundane job, she struggles to get through to her hobby-turned-obsession blog. As someone with ADHD who failed 9-to-5 office jobs time and time again, and who started a blog while struggling through work, I identified with Julie Powell in a way I hadn’t ever experienced before. tells the story of a quippy, intelligent pregnant teenager.
Many of his struggles with inattentiveness and hyperactivity are typical of ADHD, but he also reveals that he struggles with anxiety and panic attacks. Roughly 50% of adults with ADHD also struggle with anxiety; I appreciate the writers for including a lesser-known but prevalent symptom of the disorder.
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