ADHD can often has a number of consequences although many people certainly live with it and some people think that it has even helped them in certain ways.

Negative

• ADHD often leads to poor academic performance at school
• ADHD has been linked to other mental health and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety especially if it continues into later adult life
• Poor self control and poor motivation can lead to limited life choices.
• Relationship problems
• Poor work prospects

Positive

• Some individuals diagnosed with ADHD are extremely successful and even claim that their impulsive behavior, refusal/inability to do as anyone else tells them, and a tendency to do things their own unique way lead directly to their success.
• People will ADHD can be highly focused in particular areas.