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Could you tell me if my dad was diagnosed with adult adhd is it possible i could have tendencies?
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Yes : Adult adhd is misleading term. You do not develop this as an adult. By definition the symptoms of add/adhd are present before the age of 7. The diagnosis can be missed and it sounds like this is the case for your father. The same would apply to you. You could have a missed diagnosis but you would not develop it now. If you are concerned speak with provider.
Answered 4/7/2013
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ADHD, a misdiagnosis: 70% of the people with the adhd diagnosis are misdiagnosed. That being said yes adhd is a genetic disorder so you could have the problem. The question is which would you rather do treat a label or fix the problem? Go to http://www.Adhdoractivechild.Com/ for more answers.
Answered 9/3/2013
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