I think I may have ADHD

[amalthia]

I was reading yahoo news or maybe it was the New York Times and I ran across a ADHD checklist located: Here and scarily enough on many of the items I scored an often. :(

Not sure what to do with the information or if I should rely on a self diagnosis.

Comments

[astridv]

Huh, I'm pretty convinced I'm not a candidate for ADHD (I'm good with tedious tasks even if I hate them), but on a number of questions I scored a 'very often' when I would've thought that they applied to everybody. I mean: When you have a task that requires a lot of thought, how often do you avoid or delay getting started? - isn't that something really common?

Interesting, anyway. 1 and 2 are a clear 'never' but 3-6, not so much. I caught myself fidgeting with my hands as I was reading that question. ;)

[amalthia]

My husband said to leave the diagnosis to the doctors which makes sense they do have more experience. :)

"I mean: When you have a task that requires a lot of thought, how often do you avoid or delay getting started? - isn't that something really common?"

I don't know anyone that purposely starts an assignment/homework/work project before they have to. I think that's what made Hermione Granger so unique in Harry Potter.