Getting a diagnosis of ADHD can make a big difference in you manage your life.
There is no single test to diagnose ADHD. Many other problems, like anxiety and depression, can have similar symptoms.
ADHD is a non-discriminatory disorder affecting people of every age, gender, IQ, religious and socio-economic background. Includes citations
It’s a matter of finding out how your life resembles the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. It’s not scary.
What are some of the symptoms and characteristics you should be aware of when considering that you might have ADHD? And what should you do if you think you have the disorder? Dr. J. Faye Dixon discusses the first steps in getting a diagnosis.
Not everyone receives ADHD as a diagnosis in child, often because they don’t display the symptoms of the hyperactive presentation. J. Faye Dixon, PhD, says when difficulties arise later, as a young adult or in adulthood, individuals and their medical professionals take a second look and find the underlying ADHD has been the cause of their struggles.
Dr. Thomas E. Brown shares how common this is and why it’s necessary to address both ADHD and the co-occurring condition to help the person begin to experience relief. Knowing what co-occurring conditions a person may have helps the clinician to form a more effective treatment plan.
It is never too late to improve your life! You can’t solve a problem until you identify it. Realizing that you have ADHD and seeking treatment go a long way toward self-acceptance – and understanding that you aren’t just lazy, crazy, or stupid!
Fact: Everyone does have a physical difference in their brain. But it’s not necessarily ADHD!