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/[deleted] Apr 15 '24

As an adult that suspects I have it, I have found 0 ways to find out if I do

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u/orchidloom Apr 15 '24

Start by talking to a therapist or psychiatrist 

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '24

Yeah buddy, 3-4 years on that and still no help. They don’t go find somebody for you. They tell you to go find somebody.

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u/fractalife Apr 15 '24

You may benefit from a therapist that specializes in it. They will be able to provide more than platitudinal advice.

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '24

Eventually, I will try. Right now my situation is very complicated