Adult ADHD

[Rotary Madness]

If you thought you had all the symptoms of Adult ADHD what would be the best way to progress? Just make an appointment with your GP, or something else?

Thanks in advance.

[StevieBee]

Go see your GP.

[Leptons]

My brother has this. I seem to remember the NHS being useless and him having to go private instead.

[BlackVanDyke]

We reckon that a middle-aged mate's ADHD is confirmed by the fact that she is the only person we know who, when she takes speed, slows down. Seriously.

I know a couple of people on ADHD meds as adults who have had huge, dramatic, life-changing improvements as a result - one found himself able to actually properly learn and concentrate for the first time in his life aged 23, took GCSEs then A levels (had been expelled from school at 14), now at uni... I don't think there are that many people who'd really benefit from the meds as adults but for those few, being on them is a massive big deal and very much worth finding out/checking if you suspect this may be the case, 'cos if you're right, it could change everything.

[crazy about cars]

It'll be a long journey but first step is your GP. Try to get appointment with your local mental health team afters.
There is no official treatment for adult ADHD in the UK unless you were diagnosed as a child.

[davepoth]

I'm not sure you can "catch" ADHD as an adult though. It could well be something else if it's a new thing.

[MajorProblem]

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[Woodrow Wilson]

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[MocMocaMoc]

Woodrow Wilson said:

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Get in, my turn...

WHOOOOOSH!

(on iPhone so can't post the parrot : (

[MocMocaMoc]

Woodrow Wilson said:

MajorProblem said:

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Here we go...

[crazy about cars]

This is something the GP cannot directly help with. Try to ask your GP for a referral to the mental health team and take it from there.

[tori]

Read a few articles about this. Omega 3 fish oil(a crazy dose of about 3000mg+) and a very carbohydrate, low GI diet, NO alcohol and absolutely, unequivocally no caffeine or refined carbs. Also high levels of exercise, high intensity to control it.

Good luck with it, but if it's any solace a friend who's a psychologist argues that the "ADHD" personality types are innovators and anthropologically were the adventurers/explorers who were fundamental to the survival of the species.

Play to your strengths

[Pints]

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