Diagnosed with ADHD at 10, I was prescribed medication that changed my life. Prior to that, I had failed grades, struggled with anxiety, and often acted out. The medication helped calm me, improved my mental health, and allowed me to succeed in school, graduate, and live independently. Now, 11 years later, I’m still on daily medication, and I’ve been reflecting on what it means to rely on something meant for a childhood disorder. What would I gain or lose if I stopped?
This project is about exploring my identity shaped by ADHD. Using old medical records, family photos, and new imagery, I aim to understand my fear of the future and how ADHD affects more than just my focus—it shapes how I form relationships, present myself, and see my identity. I’m still unsure about this part of myself and fearful of what comes next, making this a work in progress.
This work was shown as part of Maximum Exposure at Toronto Metropolitan University, 2019. Handbound book remains in the artist's collection.
