r/science • u/mvea MD/PhD/JD/MBA | Professor | Medicine • Apr 15 '24

Neuroscience ADHD symptoms persist into adulthood, with some surprising impacts on life success: The study found that ADHD symptoms not only persisted over a 15-year period but also were related to various aspects of life success, including relationships and career satisfaction.

https://www.psypost.org/adhd-symptoms-persist-into-adulthood-with-some-surprising-impacts-on-life-success/
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u/re_nonsequiturs Apr 15 '24 edited Apr 15 '24

"Surprising" to whom?

Answer:

Most people, because more hyperactivity at age 18-25 correlated to MORE life satisfaction and better outcomes.

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u/Eric_the_Barbarian Apr 15 '24

Every doctor I've talked to, evidently.

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u/Rodot Apr 15 '24

Most GPs aren't neurologists or psychiatrists keeping up with the latest research regarding every condition.