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

[blnchflr]

I think most people, myself included, could answer in the affirmative, but I don't think it means we all have ADHD.

Rather I think it's indicative of a self-centered view where everyone else has it so easy, and the protagonist is one of the chosen few Suffering. This rubs me the wrong way, same as someone on the internet thinking they're a speshul snowflake for having mental problems. Really, on the internet you think that makes you special O_o ??

Big Pet peeve, sorry for sounding bitchy!

[amalthia]

Um, some of what you said kind of went over my head...

I think it's too easy for people to try and self diagnosis based off what they read online or out of medical books. I know for myself I tend to over-worry when I see articles like this and I fit some of the criteria. However, there is a good chance that some people do have a medical condition they don't realize they have until they see an article that describes their situation perfectly.

Having said all that, while I may worry I may have a medical condition I don't run out to the drug store to self medicate. I ask my doctor for advice and if she say I'm in the clear I trust her judgement. Doctors should have the training to truly diagnosis a condition.

I think with all our gadgets and emails and connection to the internet more adults are exhibiting symptoms of ADHD. I read an article saying excessive multi-tasking ruins concentration and etc...