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    Unmasking ADHD: Beyond the Attention Myth

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    Discover the truth about ADHD as hosts Lena and Miles explore how this neurodevelopmental condition affects attention regulation, not just attention span, and impacts millions of lives in unexpected ways.

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    ADHD isn't actually about lacking attention—it's about difficulty controlling or directing it. It's like having a brilliant mind with a less efficient operating system; the hardware is fine, but the software needs some tweaking.

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