Advice, Humor, Inspiration, Movies, Positivity, Stories, Wisdom Evelyn Gallagher Advice, Humor, Inspiration, Movies, Positivity, Stories, Wisdom Evelyn Gallagher

What ADHDers Can Learn from The Princess Bride

The cult classic The Princess Bride is one of the greatest films of all time. I will not take any arguments on that point. “Anyone who tells you differently is selling something,” as Wesley says. Not only is this movie hilarious, but it also teaches us some lessons I think are particularly relevant for those of us with ADHD.

Yes, there are spoilers in this post, so if you haven’t seen The Princess Bride, GO WATCH IT NOW. Then, come back and read this.

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Encouragement, Information, Inspiration, Positivity, Rants, Wisdom Evelyn Gallagher Encouragement, Information, Inspiration, Positivity, Rants, Wisdom Evelyn Gallagher

ADHD Is Not a Negative Label

One reason parents are often resistant to getting their child tested for ADHD is the fear that their child will be given a label. This is tragic. The ADHD label is not something to be feared. It is not a negative. Yes, there are struggles that come with ADHD, but the label itself does not doom an individual. On the contrary, seeking an ADHD diagnosis can be beneficial.

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