I liked this article, but for anyone who suspects they might have ADHD and is looking for a more concrete plan of action: 1. Take the ADHD Self-Report Scale sc

I liked this article, but for anyone who suspects they might have ADHD and is looking for a more concrete plan of action: 1. Take the ADHD Self-Report Scale screening survey. It's been extensively validated and it's only 6 questions long: https://www.hcp.med.harvard.edu/ncs/ftpdir/adhd/6Q_ASRS_English.pdf https://www.hcp.med.harvard.edu/ncs/ftpdir/adhd/6Q_ASRS_Engl... 2. If you get a positive result, go see a psychiatrist (not a psychologist; they can't prescribe medication). A positive result isn't a diagnosis, but it's the closest you're going to get without a professional. 3. If you have ADHD, your psychiatrist will almost certainly start you on a stimulant like methylphenidate (Ritalin) or amphetamines (Adderall, Dexedrine, Vyvanse). Take the medication; it is the most effective treatment for ADHD by a wide margin. 4. Be ready to adjust. The right choice and dosage of medication varies so much between people that the state of the art is "try it and if it doesn't work try something else". Your psychiatrist should work with you to zero in on the right medication and dosage. This takes a while, so be patient and take notes so you can tell what's changed over time. If you're looking for more comprehensive information, I find the practice guidelines aimed at medical professionals a good mix of practical and rigorous: [AU] https://www.racp.edu.au/docs/default-source/advocacy-library/pa-australian-guidelines-on-adhd-draft.pdf https://www.racp.edu.au/docs/default-source/advocacy-library... [CA] https://www.caddra.ca/wp-content/uploads/CADDRA-Guidelines-4th-Edition_-Feb2018.pdf https://www.caddra.ca/wp-content/uploads/CADDRA-Guidelines-4... [UK] https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng87/resources/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-diagnosis-and-management-pdf-1837699732933 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng87/resources/attention-de... [US (child-specific)] https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/144/4/e20192528.full.pdf https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/14...