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ADHD Self-Diagnosis Resources

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  1. May be a long read. Sorry in advance.
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  3. Things to remember:
  4. • ADHD people are born ADHD, have always been ADHD, and will always be ADHD.
  5. • Generally speaking, the earlier you get treatment the better the results.
  6. • ADHD people may have similar experiences but symptoms can vary from person to person.
  7. • ADHD tends to run in families. I think this may be why some young people have trouble getting their parents to understand their struggles. They *do* understand but don't realize it's not normal and their coping mechanisms are not universal. Especially when it comes to kids.
  8. • It is not uncommon for ADHD to be comorbid with other disorders such as Autism or Bipolar Disorder.
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  10. Self-diagnosis is valid (Not everyone has the privilege of being able to pursue a diagnosis.) but it should come from an honest place and be backed with as much evidence as you can gather. ADHD in particular can be difficult to self-diagnose because, on the surface, the symptoms are universally relatable.
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  12. My advice is to not focus on your symptoms but where those symptoms are coming from. Honestly consider alternative explanations such as depression or even something like vitamin D deficiency. It's important to talk to a professional if you're able to. They are trained to handle these kinds of questions in a way that the average person may struggle to. Find someone who specializes in diagnosing ADHD if you're able to. Your doctor may be able help you as well.
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  14. And remember, even if you aren't ADHD, your struggles are not invalid. You're just not ADHD.
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  16. DSM-5 Criteria for ADHD
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  18. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html
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  20. We use the DSM in the USA. Make sure to look up your country's equivalent if you can as diagnostic criteria may differ from country to country.
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  22. Thomas E. Brown: What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
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  24. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouZrZa5pLXk
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  26. Very comprehensive clinical look at what ADHD is, how it affects people, what causes it, and how it's treated.
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  28. ADHD and Executive Function - Dr. Russell Barkley
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  30. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR1IZJXc6d8
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  32. Barkley is a clinical psychologist who specializes in ADHD. You can find more of his talks on Youtube. Just search "Russel Barkley ADHD".
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  34. ADHD Subreddit
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  36. https://old.reddit.com/r/ADHD/
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  38. Remember to check out the resources in the side-bar & megathread and read the rules before posting.
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  40. ADHD Alien
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  42. https://twitter.com/ADHD_Alien/status/1182670794633207813
  43. https://adhd-alien.tumblr.com/
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  45. ADHD Alien tries to depict struggles ADHD people experience in a way non-ADHD people can understand.
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