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How can i find out if i really have adult adhd?

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Adult ADHD diagnosis: ADHD isn't something that we can do a blood test for. But many kids with ADHD struggle with it later in life too. To get a definitive diagnosis, you would need to meet with a psychiatrist or a psychologist with experience in adult ADHD. You can look up the criteria online. You will need to show that several areas of your life have been negatively affected by your inability to concentrate.

Answered 6/11/2017

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Get evaluated: ADD is not a synonym for lack of focus. The ability to hold to task includes the influencing factors of nutrition, rest,health, subject matter and motivation. You can start with your local source of healthcare and make sure no treatable medical issue is part of the problem. If this is excluded and or fixed and problems remain, they can refer you for assessment by someone who works with adult ADD

Answered 11/20/2016

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ADHD: The only way to know for sure is to see a doctor. That's because the disorder has a number of possible symptoms, and they can easily be confused with those of other conditions, like depression or anxiety. Self Check: Do people complain that you don't listen? Do you have trouble concentrating? Are you often late? Do you leave things undone? http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/could-have-adhd#1

Answered 11/20/2016

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Adult adhd: The signs and symptoms of adhd are many, including, but not limited to inattentiveness, distractibility, looses things, forgetful, and other symptoms, especially for impulsivity-hyperactivity. The history should preceeed into the early childhood years and the dysfuntion should occur in at least two venues, such ad work snd home. There are other cognitive-behavioral and environmental options to con

Answered 6/8/2017

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Testing: Testing is a reliable way to determine your strengths and weaknesses in attention. Only a trained psychologist or neuropsychologist can give these tests.

Answered 10/26/2017

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