Danielle Fisher Comes Out on Top of ADHD
Danielle Fisher, a petite, 21-year-old college student from Bow, Washington, made headlines last year when she became the youngest person to conquer “The Seven Summits” - the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. While her drive and passion helped her become one of the best alpine climbers in her age group, Danielle also trounces tradition in another way. Danielle, along with millions of adults in the United States, struggles daily with the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Danielle Fisher: In my case, I was never really great at school. I would often daydream during class, and would jump from one activity to another without actually finishing any of them. The teachers told my parents that I was intelligent, but too easily distracted, and of course this had a negative impact on my grades. I actually felt relieved when I was diagnosed with ADHD in the sixth grade. Finally, I knew there was a reason I was having difficulty with activities that my friends could easily complete.
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