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#1 The first comment from the adult with ADHD describes the serious time management problems that ADHD creates for adults in their daily lives. It’s difficult to maintain a sense of adult accomplishment and competence when people around you think they can’t count on you to get things done.
#2 There is a lot you can do to change your life for the better if you think you have ADHD. The more questions you answered yes to, the more likely it is that you have ADHD. It can make you spend your paycheck on something fun right now, and never save enough money for your monthly or annual bill payments or for that vacation or car or house you’ll want even more tomorrow than the purchase that seemed irresistible today.
#3 There is a lot of evidence that shows that adults with ADHD are more limited in their lives than other people. They are also more easily affected by the disorder, and there are many treatments available.
#4 The adults with ADHD that I’ve studied, diagnosed, and treated have varying memories of the types of problems they had as children. Some were not diagnosed as kids, because their pediatrician didn’t believe ADHD was real or their parents didn’t think being hyper was a reason to take their child to the doctor.

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Attention-Deficit Disorder

ADHD

Sociologie, société et politique

Psychopathology

Psychology

ADD

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Publié par	Everest Media LLC
Date de parution	30 avril 2022
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781669395768
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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#1

The first comment from the adult with ADHD describes the serious time management problems that ADHD creates for adults in their daily lives. It’s difficult to maintain a sense of adult accomplishment and competence when people around you think they can’t count on you to get things done.

#2

There is a lot you can do to change your life for the better if you think you have ADHD. The more questions you answered yes to, the more likely it is that you have ADHD. It can make you spend your paycheck on something fun right now, and never save enough money for your monthly or annual bill payments or for that vacation or car or house you’ll want even more tomorrow than the purchase that seemed irresistible today.

#3

There is a lot of evidence that shows that adults with ADHD are more limited in their lives than other people. They are also more easily affected by the disorder, and there are many treatments available.

#4

The adults with ADHD that I’ve studied, diagnosed, and treated have varying memories of the types of problems they had as children. Some were not diagnosed as kids, because their pediatrician didn’t believe ADHD was real or their parents didn’t think being hyper was a reason to take their child to the doctor.

#5

If you don’t remember having the same problems you just listed when you were a child, ask someone who knew you well at that time. The same problems that make it difficult for people with ADHD to get things done on time, make wise choices, and even get along with others, can make it difficult for them to trace their history accurately until they are in their mid-to-late 20s.

#6

Intelligence is not the only factor involved in domains like family and social functioning, driving, crime and drug use, dating and marital relationships, and most others. High intelligence wouldn't necessarily have protected you in these areas if you had ADHD symptoms.

#7

ADHD affects all aspects of adult life, from work to family to education. It is difficult to believe that adults with ADHD have not been affected by their disorder until adulthood without evidence that parents and schools have made extraordinary efforts to help.

#8

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association, uses 18 symptoms to diagnose ADHD. But a research colleague of mine has compiled research data showing that the list of 9 symptoms above is more useful with adults.

#9

ADHD is not a category that you either fall into or don’t. It is a dimension, with different people falling at different points along it. Impairment in a major life activity occurs when symptoms are present.

#10

If you can answer yes to all of these questions, there is a high probability that you have ADHD. Read on to find out what you can do about it.

#11

To make sure your symptoms aren’t being caused by a condition other than ADHD, you should see a doctor. To find out whether your problems are being caused by a combination of ADHD and another condition, you should see a doctor.

#12

Only a seasoned mental health professional can diagnose you with ADHD. Without that kind of background, you won’t be able to factor in the nuances that define the line between signs of ADHD and symptoms that can be found in the general population of adults.

#13

If you have ADHD, you should get a professional evaluation to make sure it is not mixed with another disorder. If coexisting disorders are found, you’ll be given not only a diagnosis but also treatment recommendations.

#14

A professional evaluation involves several steps. It is designed to look at your difficulties from a number of angles to make sure important facts aren’t overlooked or signs misinterpreted.

#15

If you haven’t yet had a diagnostic evaluation, you can seek a qualified mental health professional on your own. But if you have a good relationship with your primary care physician, a call to this doctor might be a fruitful first step.

#16

To find a specialist in your area, ask your primary care provider for the name of a specialist, call the state psychiatric association or psychological association, go to www. psych. org or www. apa. org, or check the website for Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder at www. chadd. org.

#17

When interviewing specialists, ask them about their experience treating adults with ADHD, how long they’ve been doing so, and what their area of specialization is.

#18

During the evaluation, you should bring along any records you have or can gather ahead of time from schools you attended, physicians, and mental health professionals. You should also bring along the names of a few people you trust to speak honestly with the evaluators.

#19

The clinician you’ve made an appointment with wants to gather a lot of information from a lot of sources. You may feel restless in the middle of the evaluation, eager to get it over with. Remember that the most important thing to take to your appointment is an open mind.

#20

The more sources the evaluator can use to confirm your symptoms and the impairment you’ve suffered, the more firm the conclusions can be. This is why the evaluator doesn’t just talk to you; she also uses scientifically devised rating scales and other tools to gather information from as many angles as possible.

#21

Heredity (genes) contributes to most mental disorders. Certain disorders are more likely to occur in the relatives of people who have a mental disorder. The types of disorders seen in your relatives can help you understand the types of disorders you are experiencing.

#22

Remember that the tests you take are there to help you get answers, not to show you that you have or don’t have ADHD. The diagnosis is an art as well as a science.

#23

The psychologist will test you for your general cognitive ability. If you struggle in school or at work, it may be due to limitations in your intellectual or learning abilities. However, other disorders can interfere with performing these tests normally.

#24

To make a diagnosis of adult ADHD, the professional must believe from the evaluation’s findings that you have high levels of inattention and/or hyperactive and impulsive behavior, and that these symptoms have lasted for at least six months.

#25

Your evaluation should address four fundamental questions: Is there credible evidence that you experienced ADHD-type symptoms in early childhood, which led to substantial and chronic impairment across settings by the middle school years. Is there credible evidence that ADHD-type symptoms currently cause you substantial and consistent impairment across settings. If you meet the criteria for ADHD, is there evidence that you have any other disorders as well.

#26

The evaluator will compare what he or she has learned about your symptoms with the DSM criteria for diagnosing ADHD. According to the DSM, to be diagnosed with ADHD, you must have at least six of the symptoms included in either of the two nine-item lists. However, many people do not have all the earmarks of ADHD.

#27

The nine-criteria list is based on the symptoms that are most essential in distinguishing adults with ADHD from those who do not have ADHD. It will help you receive the help you need, and avoid being treated for a disorder you don’t have.

#28

ADHD is characterized by problems in three separate areas: short attention span, impulsive behavior, and lack of control over impulses and delays. Many people with ADHD were fidgety, restless, and on the go as children.

#29

The term impairment refers to the social and other consequences or costs that result from expressing the symptoms of ADHD. You must be functioning significantly below the norm or the average person in order to be considered impaired.

#30

Having trouble resisting impulses can lead to extramarital affairs and divorce. It can lead you to abandon simple obligations like child care or personal hygiene, and it can leave you stalled in your career or fired.

#31

The idea that ADHD is a real disorder has been questioned many times over the years. People argue that typical individuals in the general population have the same kinds of symptoms and impairments that supposedly exist only in those diagnosed with ADHD.

#32

The difference between the experiences of those with ADHD and those who don’t is clear. There is a quantifiable, statistically significant, and noticeable difference between the experiences of those with ADHD and those who don’t.