{"id":16190,"date":"2022-08-08T15:58:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T20:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/blog\/?p=16190"},"modified":"2022-08-08T16:01:49","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T21:01:49","slug":"quiz-is-it-adult-adhd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/quiz-is-it-adult-adhd\/","title":{"rendered":"Quiz: Is it adult ADHD?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you picture ADHD, what do you see? Is it an adult who is successful in their career? A parent raising a brood of kids?<\/p>\n<p>ADHD looks different in adults than it does in children \u2013 the typical life stage you might associate with ADHD. Some adults never even know they have it. That\u2019s largely because it\u2019s a tricky one to diagnose.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSimilar symptoms can be exhibited in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, thyroid disorder and substance abuse,\u201d said Andrew Wherley, MD, a primary care provider at OSF HealthCare.<\/p>\n<h2>ADHD symptoms in adults<\/h2>\n<p>About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd\">3-4% of adults are diagnosed with ADHD.<\/a> Living with ADHD as an adult can look different for different people. Here are some additional symptoms to look for if you think you may have ADHD.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16150\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ADHD-in-Adults-Digital-Graphic-1080x1080_FIN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16150\" class=\"wp-image-16150\" src=\"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ADHD-in-Adults-Digital-Graphic-1080x1080_FIN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ready to find out if you might have ADHD? <br \/><a class=\"callout-button callout-button-small\" href=\"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ADHD-in-Adults-Download-8.5x11_FIN.pdf\">Take the ADHD quiz<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Difficulty focusing on a task<\/li>\n<li>Disorganization and trouble prioritizing<\/li>\n<li>Excessive activity or restlessness<\/li>\n<li>Frequent mood swings<\/li>\n<li>Poor planning<\/li>\n<li>Problems following through and completing tasks<\/li>\n<li>Trouble coping with stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adults with ADHD can experience symptoms from mild to severe. Many of these adults will outgrow some of their symptoms as they age, but some may linger and interfere with daily functioning, making everyday tasks more challenging.<\/p>\n<p>Many people experience ADHD-like symptoms at different points in their lives. If you had difficulty paying attention or struggled to get work done, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you had or have ADHD.<\/p>\n<h2>How is ADHD diagnosed?<\/h2>\n<p>ADHD is not a condition that you develop in adulthood. However, if you weren\u2019t diagnosed with ADHD as a child, you can still be diagnosed as an adult. If you\u2019re diagnosed with ADHD, that simply means you had it as a child, but it wasn\u2019t caught.<\/p>\n<p>If you think you may have ADHD after taking the quiz above, take your answers to your primary care provider and ask if it could be ADHD.<\/p>\n<p>A diagnostic evaluation can be done by your health care provider. <a href=\"https:\/\/chadd.org\/for-adults\/diagnosis-of-adhd-in-adults\/\">This would likely consist of questions about your life, work, family, behavior and childhood.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe diagnosis requires symptoms to be present in childhood prior to the age of 12. It also means multiple symptoms for more than six months,\u201d Dr. Wherley said.<\/p>\n<h2>Helpful tips for talking to your health care provider<\/h2>\n<p>If you think you may have ADHD and schedule an appointment to talk to a health care provider, here are some things to think about before your appointment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make a list:<\/strong> Write real-life examples of how your symptoms interfere with your life. Be as descriptive and specific as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask parents:<\/strong> Talk to your parents and loved ones who knew you during your childhood. Ask for their help in identifying symptoms you may have exhibited while growing up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Look for patterns:<\/strong> Is there a certain time of day you struggle to concentrate most? Is it a certain kind of setting that makes you feel more hyperactive? Are there certain situations that you find yourself in when you act impulsively?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For an adult, five symptoms need to be present. So, if you answered yes to at least five of the quiz questions, talk to your health care provider to determine for sure.<\/p>\n<h2>Treating ADHD in adulthood<\/h2>\n<p>Getting a diagnosis can help you to better manage symptoms that can disrupt your life.<\/p>\n<p>Because ADHD is a behavioral health condition, counseling or therapy is always the first step, according to Dr. Wherley. A behavioral health provider can help you learn techniques that will equip you to manage and gain control of your behavior. Some providers also may prescribe medication to help get symptoms under control.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what, you can work with your health care provider to determine the most effective course of action for managing your symptoms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you picture ADHD, what do you see? 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