#ADHD vs learned helplessness is a very interesting topic because it's not always so easy to know the difference between your true limitations and your perceived limitations. they can also change during the course of your life, because the brain and its structures aren't set in stone. if you've experienced a lot of failure and don't have a good social network, it's tempting to give up and "submit to your fate". personally, i think this is a waste of talent. very often, people who could thrive are just in the wrong environment.