Posted by AuntieMel on September 15, 2006, at 15:58:14
In reply to is it possible to have ADHD if......, posted by nickguy on September 9, 2006, at 18:42:03
Yes, yes, and yes.
But it sure is hard to convince a doctor if you didn't show sympoms as a kid.
The problem is they only tend to diagnose in kids if you are the hyperactive type, not the inattentive type. Not causing any disruptions? Who cares.
I've got the concentration problems, too. Luckily for me so does my boss's kid....
I take adderall myself, but there are a lot of non-med ways to help deal with it also.
Lists... and more lists. If I break dull things up into small tasks and check them off as I go then I can maintain interest better. It also helps a lot to talk to someone about what I am working on - it helps get me 'fired up' to continue.
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