Have you ever had a day where you felt like you were wired in reverse? Do you ever feel filled with so much energy that you go crazy if you don't get it out? Do you find yourself reading a question and then rereading it just to absorb it? For someone living with ADHD these are daily struggles. There are thousands of people who have to carry this label and new diagnoses with them every day. Both children and adults are affected by this disorder. Giving them the label causes bigger problems than the disorder itself. Individuals with the label Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder experience more peer-related problems, have a documented higher rate of inflicted injuries, and are known as defiant and disobedient due to the underlying symptoms of this disorder. Individuals with ADHD experience social rejection and a lack of long-term friends due to their impulsive behaviors. “Children with ADHD have 3 times more peer-related problems than those without a history of the disorder.” (Citation needed on CDC.gov) Parents report that children with ADHD are 10 times more likely to experience difficulties that interfere with making and keeping friends. Due to the general harsh judgment of society, daily life is difficult for anyone who is “different”. Because of this harshness, many children with this diagnosis experience bullying that becomes physical. Furthermore, these children do not have the ability to filter thoughts before they come out of their mouths. This leads them to say things that would otherwise be kept quiet. These thoughts, in addition to social rejection, hinder their ability to form long-term friendships. Due to their impulsive behavior, these children are also more likely to suffer injuries. A higher percentage of parents with whom...... middle of paper ...... want to accept these individuals as normal. Soon this disorder will be known as a mental handicap. Labeling someone with this disorder can hinder their social acceptability, allow them to justify their behaviors as an illness, and can even promote a depressed and unhealthy lifestyle. It would be helpful if the resources provided were appropriately involved, but this system is failing our young people. Labeling should be removed for the betterment of our children. There is a level of understanding that must be used, but we must hold our young people accountable for their actions regardless of a diagnosis. Next time you see that child at the grocery store who seems to be old enough to know but still acts like he's your baby, remember, he may not be able to control it. We should not make judgments about others based on our socially misleading knowledge.