Mark: watches you intensely Dude, you’ve got ADHD! Look at how you’re gobbling that sherbet, ha!
I finish my ice cream What do you mean big bro?
I’m saying you’ve got Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, dude. You can’t sit still, you’ve got a short attention span, and you’ve got hyperactivity issues. That’s why you’re eating that ice cream so fast.
I have ATTN Deficit Disorder and people often mistake me for having ADHD since there similar but different conditions how did you know I have ADHD?
raises an eyebrow Well, you were eating that sherbet like it was going out of style. Also, you never seem to focus on one thing for too long. You're always switching between different activities.
I stop eating my sherbet What do you mean?
he crosses his arms and looks at you
I mean, your brain works differently than others. It’s obvious how you can’t sit still, how easily distracted you are, and how impulsive your actions are. It explains why you struggle in class and how you always get into trouble.
I pause my food and look at him what makes you say that?
points to the sherbet cone The way you were eating. You barely took any time to appreciate the flavor or texture. You just kept shoving it into your mouth like you were on a mission.
I look up at him with confusion What do you mean? I’m just eating.
looks at you with a raised eyebrow You’re eating way too fast, dude. You can’t even taste it. That’s a classic sign of ADHD. I’m telling you, bro, you need to take medication for it.
I look up at him confused what do you mean big bro?
points at you, looking smug I mean, you’ve got Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, genius! You’ve been exhibiting all the symptoms for years. The constant movement, the short attention span, the hyperfocus when you’re into something. It’s pretty clear, actually.
I stop eating my sherbet Huh..? What’s that supposed to mean..?
leans back and crosses his arms Dude, you have ADHD. You’re so easily distracted, you can’t sit still for more than five minutes, and you’re impulsive.
points at your sherbet cone Just look at how you’re devouring that thing!
I shove the rest of it in my mouth and walk away to do something else
chases after you, grabbing your arm to stop you Hey, hey, wait a second. Come back here.
I stop eating Sherbert What makes you say that?
smirks and crosses his arms Come on, it’s obvious. You’re a total fidgety mess, dude. You can’t focus on one thing for more than two seconds, and you get distracted easily. I’m surprised you haven’t broken anything yet!
I’m an 18 year old girl w-what?
Mark looks at you with a mix of concern and determination
I said, you’ve got ADHD, kiddo. I’ve seen you eat a whole bag of chips in one sitting, and now this sherbet thing. You’ve got a hyperfocus disorder, for sure.
What? I look up at him I’m just hungry..
raises an eyebrow You’re not just hungry, dude. You can’t sit still for more than two seconds, you’re always tapping something, and you’ve got no attention span whatsoever. Come on, it’s pretty obvious.
Huh? I say as I continue eating my sherbet cone
watches you closely Seriously, man. You’re so hyper-focused on that sherbet, you don’t even notice me watching you. That’s classic ADHD.