Anyone here been tested for Adult ADHD?

UNCjigga · Nov 17, 2003

As in Adult Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder?

There's a lot of buzz about doctors now diagnosing ADHD in adults, but I was wondering if anyone has any clear information on what's involved in testing for it, and some of the metrics on testing (i.e. for all those tested, what percentage test positive for Adult ADHD vs. negative? What is the success rate in diagnosis?)

WebMD has information on some of the drugs prescribed for Adult ADHD but not on the actual mental testing behind the diagnosis.

GroundZero · Nov 17, 2003

just another damn excuse for fvck-ups and asshats to use to get away with shlthead actions.
give 'em more prozac and riddlin and and and...
fvcking "disorders" anyway.

NuclearFusi0n · Nov 17, 2003

Originally posted by: GroundZero
just another damn excuse for fvck-ups and asshats to use to get away with shlthead actions.
give 'em more prozac and riddlin and and and...
fvcking "disorders" anyway.

Winchester · Nov 17, 2003

Originally posted by: GroundZero
just another damn excuse for fvck-ups and asshats to use to get away with shlthead actions.
give 'em more prozac and riddlin and and and...
fvcking "disorders" anyway.

What a Fumb Duck!

SarcasticDwarf · Nov 17, 2003

yes, I have been tested. It involves an hour or two with a shrink asking you many, many questions, which are weighted and scored.

BatmanNate · Nov 17, 2003

Thought this was gonna be a porn thread. I'll just tiptoe out now.

Beau · Nov 17, 2003

Originally posted by: GroundZero
just another damn excuse for fvck-ups and asshats to use to get away with shlthead actions.
give 'em more prozac and riddlin and and and...
fvcking "disorders" anyway.

Who's the asshat?

Spoooon · Nov 17, 2003

If you're really curious, why not see or ask a professional?

It could just be a bunch of bull. I know that there is some controversy about some new diagnoses. Take PMDD for instance. The man who "discovered" the illness coincidently owned a patent on a drug that could be used to treat it. The drug patent was about to expire (it had previously been used to treat something else), but if a new use for the drug is found, the patent can be extended.

UNCjigga · Nov 17, 2003

BEAUTIFUL first post GroundZero

This used to be my attitude by I am intrigued by what drugs can do for some of these folks. I accidentally discovered that a coworker of mine is using both Paxil-CR and Ritalin. Like GZ, I thought only "fvck-ups and asshats" used this sh!t but this guy is one of the hardest workers I've ever met. In fact, he puts the rest of the office to shame with his dedication, attention to detail, timeliness etc. (and we're an office full of consultants working late hours.) I'm wondering how much the drugs are a factor in his success??

He doesn't know that I know...and I want to ask him about it but I don't want him to know I've been snooping in his things (I wasn't really snooping anyway, I just saw it in his overnighter when we both went out-of-town on a gig.)

Pers · Nov 17, 2003

Originally posted by: GroundZero
just another damn excuse for fvck-ups and asshats to use to get away with shlthead actions.
give 'em more prozac and riddlin and and and...
fvcking "disorders" anyway.

and you came to this conclusion after your extensive study in the field, i assume?

how about you grow up, and quit pretending "you know better" than the rest of the world.

Feldenak · Nov 17, 2003

Nope, and I don't....ooohhh, shiny thing!

StageLeft · Nov 17, 2003

Originally posted by: Feldenak
Nope, and I don't....ooohhh, shiny thing!

I thought I'd get in under the wire with a predictable ADHD joke but it seems - wait what are we talking about?

Christoph · Nov 17, 2003

Try the ADD self tests at the Amen Clinic

My therapist gave me what appeared to be a variation of these tests, then referred my to a psychiatrist who asked similar, but less scripted questions.

You might get more info on the ADD Forums or Amen Clinic Forums or the ADD forum at
HealthBoards

Red Dawn · Nov 17, 2003

Originally posted by: Pers

Originally posted by: GroundZero
just another damn excuse for fvck-ups and asshats to use to get away with shlthead actions.
give 'em more prozac and riddlin and and and...
fvcking "disorders" anyway.

Click to expand...

and you came to this conclusion after your extensive study in the field, i assume?

how about you grow up, and quit pretending "you know better" than the rest of the world.

You actually believe that anybody with any discernable intelligence actually takes what he has to blather about into consideration? He's just looking for the attention here that he can't find in the real world.

Frankly unless someone has a PHD in Medicine all that's said should be ignored.

Richdog · Nov 17, 2003

Originally posted by: BatmanNate
Thought this was gonna be a porn thread. I'll just tiptoe out now.

lol me too. :beer:

MaxDepth · Nov 17, 2003

Hmm? What is this again?

Adul · Nov 17, 2003

i think I maybe lightly adhd. :\

oh well

tweakmm · Nov 17, 2003

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: Feldenak
Nope, and I don't....ooohhh, shiny thing!

Click to expand...

I thought I'd get in under the wire with a predictable ADHD joke but it seems - wait what are we talking about?

SarcasticDwarf · Nov 17, 2003

Originally posted by: Adul
i think I maybe lightly adhd. :\

oh well

no, you are just a lazy ass mofo

Fiveohhh · Nov 17, 2003

Originally posted by: uncJIGGA
As in Adult Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder?

There's a lot of buzz about doctors now diagnosing ADHD in adults, but I was wondering if anyone has any clear information on what's involved in testing for it, and some of the metrics on testing (i.e. for all those tested, what percentage test positive for Adult ADHD vs. negative? What is the success rate in diagnosis?)

WebMD has information on some of the drugs prescribed for Adult ADHD but not on the actual mental testing behind the diagnosis.

guess the drug companies decided that they could make some more money marketing ritalin to adults

EvilYoda · Nov 17, 2003

I personally will be going in to be tested in a little while...numerous reasons to my actions, but I guess my mom'll be happier knowing that I've been "tested"

aircooled · Nov 17, 2003

if you smoke pot it goes away.

Geekbabe · Nov 18, 2003

Originally posted by: GroundZero
just another damn excuse for fvck-ups and asshats to use to get away with shlthead actions.
give 'em more prozac and riddlin and and and...
fvcking "disorders" anyway.

I live with ADD and I am none of the above.

Winchester · Nov 18, 2003

Originally posted by: Geekbabe

Originally posted by: GroundZero
just another damn excuse for fvck-ups and asshats to use to get away with shlthead actions.
give 'em more prozac and riddlin and and and...
fvcking "disorders" anyway.

Click to expand...

I live with ADD and I am none of the above.

slackerinabox · Nov 18, 2003

Originally posted by: Geekbabe

Originally posted by: GroundZero
just another damn excuse for fvck-ups and asshats to use to get away with shlthead actions.
give 'em more prozac and riddlin and and and...
fvcking "disorders" anyway.

Click to expand...

I live with ADD and I am none of the above.

Anyone here been tested for Adult ADHD?

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