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Why My ADHD Didn't Appear Until Age 21: An Attachment Perspective

Why My ADHD Didn't Appear Until Age 21: An Attachment PerspectiveBy: Ariel-Paul Saunders Published on: 09/12/2025

At 38, I was diagnosed with ADHD. But my symptoms didn't emerge in childhood—they appeared at 21, following my parents' separation. The medical model couldn't explain why. This is the story of what I discovered about ADHD, attachment, and what researchers call "orchid children."

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Why My ADHD Didn't Appear Until Age 21: An Attachment Perspective

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