Let's Help MadiDoesArt! by Bully Free Zone

"Hello, it's me again. I found out that I have ADD/ADHD, and now I'm worried. I don't have a lot of friends, and I'm afraid the friends I have won't like me anymore due to the way I act.

Also, the people that aren't my friends are always teasing me. Last night at school dance, they were pushing me to slow dance with this kid, and they wouldn't leave me alone when I was trying to dance or hang out.
Any tips?
-Madi"

INSTRUCTIONS: Comment below with advice for @MadiDoesArt.

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painted on a Nintendo 3DS
26 Oct, 2014, 11:30 pm
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TFmel

26 Oct, 2014, 11:59 pm

learning you have a disability isn't the end of the world. it doesn't define you, nor will it change how you act. your friends, if they're true, will continue to accept you for who are
as for people at school, really just ignore them as best as you can
hope this helps

Rogue Ranger

27 Oct, 2014, 1:44 am

ADD/ADHD are labels for behaviors based on biolochemical triggers, so you're the same person you were before you knew the label. It's just like learning what people call left handedness. It doesn't mean you suddenly became that way. You were already, which is why the label was explained to you. So, if your friends liked you before, why wouldn't they like you now? Are you going to act different now that you know? Various hormones in the body regulate impulses, but we all still have free will. Even someone who's adrenal output makes them nervous all the time can learn ways to calm themselves. I know people who have terrible tempers but have learned to control them. But, remember, your friends liked you already.

The kid at the dance was probably just as embaras.sed as you, so it's not just you. Maybe if you act like they don't bother you, you'll be less of a target. Bullies often pick on those that react the most. They also look for easy targets and showing you're bothered looks "weak".

Dude1237

27 Oct, 2014, 4:17 am

As a guy that has disabilities (VWD my bleeding conditsion) You have it easy.
With the friends you have, tell them your disability and see if they understand. If they laugh or stop making fun of you, they were never your friends from the start.
The people that do understand you will have the deepest relationships with and they will help you out with anything.
Trust me. I been though alot of evil from man-kind and im still going strong.
You should too.

Moonflower01

27 Oct, 2014, 4:25 am

listen to them. they said everything i would say, so, yeah x'D

MadiDoes

27 Oct, 2014, 10:09 am

Aw, you guys are awesome! I can always count on you for an answer! Thanks, doods! ;b

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