For a lot of us, high school is coming to an end. We're leaving this building soon and moving on to a number of different things:
During my first two years of high school, school and grades were my last priorities -- I was much more concerned with my social status. I struggled in class, but my lack of focus never registered with me until I was diagnosed with ADHD during tenth grade. Up until then, I had thought that my inability to pay attention was just an extension of my social life. After I was diagnosed, however, I realized that it went much deeper. I saw myself as a completely different person. Since it was summer,, I didn’t put much thought into my situation for a couple months. As I walked into school for the first day, it dawned on me that I could be successful in school. I needed to work harder. I got organized and improved my time management skills, both of which enabled me to better focus in class. Even with all the changes I had made, it still didn't come naturally-- I had to force myself to get through class. I had to put in more effort at home in order to really absorb all the material I had taken in on a given day. My ADHD used to inhibit me. Now I see it as the reason for my success. Whether it’s school or athletics, my ADHD pushes me towards greater heights. -Alex DeSatnick
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