Dear Madison,
While some kids, like you, are concerned about the reactions of other people, other kids are actually relieved when they receive the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder. Now you know why you were having trouble in school. ADD is very common, and you probably know kids who have it. The diagnosis is only the first step. You, your parents, your doctor, and your teachers have to figure out together what will work best for you. It could be medication. It could be learning new strategies for studying and paying attention. It is probably a combination of things. You don't have to handle ADD on your own—there are lots of people who know how to help you, if you let them.