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If you are have a lot of procrastination problems and if you have always had those problems from an early age, don't dismiss the idea that you may actually have
by Ensorceled 7y ago
If you are have a lot of procrastination problems and if you have always had those problems from an early age, don't dismiss the idea that you may actually have ADHD.
There really isn't adult onset ADHD, but there are a fair number of adults who have undiagnosed ADHD. Take an online screening test and that will tell you if you might want to see somebody about a full test.
This article is talking about the idea that we can train our brains to act like we have ADHD and how to break that brain plasticity cycle, but these techniques would be helpful if you also have ADHD.
- nikofeyn 7y agobut people should be careful assuming they have it. people should do as you say and simply see professionals about it and be tested for it. stress and anxiety can present symptoms that overlap with ADHD symptoms.
- Ensorceled 7y agoYep, that's why a big part of a real diagnosis is "did you have these problems in elementary school". If they started when you got your first iPhone after university ... it's not ADHD.
- rorykoehler 7y agoAt this stage I'm beginning to wonder if not having ADHD is the condition and ADHD is the norm?
- tasuki 7y ago> there are a fair number of adults who have undiagnosed ADHD Are there even people who don't have ADHD these days?
- hinkley 7y agoIn some people, sensory overload can trigger ADHD like symptoms. For most of us, lack of sleep or poor sleep quality can trigger a mountain of different symptoms.