Information on diagnosis, medications and support
Typically the time in their life when an adult starts to figure out they are ADHD, is a time when things are not going well. This is usually a stressful and upsetting time. You may need help from specialist professionals: a psychiatrist, a coach or a therapist but there is great help on websites and from support organisations too. In the following posts, there are pointers to support as well as thoughts on ADHD diagnosis and ADHD medications.
20 quick questions – am I ADHD?
Twenty questions So here are my twenty questions which I believe should help you determine whether you or someone you
Adult ADHD diagnosis in the UK
Sadly if it was easy, you wouldn't need a guide Despite ADHD being predominantly genetically inherited there is, no blood
Okay maybe I’m ADHD, what’s next?
Is diagnosis just about trying out medication? So you have always known you were "different" and have finally figured out why.
Moment of ADHD diagnosis
Diagnosis is a turning point I have met and spoken with many adults at the moment of ADHD diagnosis. Many
ADHD self-diagnosis, YouTube style
More accurate than DSM V Funny and really quite accurate perspective of ADHD, from a highly successful, medically-diagnosed ADHD
Ignorance of ADD is pain not bliss
Disgraceful lack of support In much of the World, the current state of recognition, support and help for ADHD is a
ADHD news and discussion forums
The internet is a great place to meet and discuss ADHD When I first self-diagnosed with ADHD, reading ADHD forums
ADHD diagnosis criteria
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders on ADHD In the USA these criteria are laid down by the American
ADHD support groups for adults – UK & USA
Across the pond ADHD support groups are a great way to meet other people with ADHD, exchange successes & problems
Best blogs on ADHD
Reading other ADHD adult experiences and thoughts There are many fantastic blogs written by ADHD authors. I enjoy reading other
Parenting has nothing to do with it!
Steven Pinker on how little parenting has to do with children's nature Jump to 4:30m to go straight to
Unofficial ADHD test
Don't put it off, take the test now... A very funny video by Rick Green of TotallyADD, with some
ADD and Loving It!? – best documentary
Insightful, honest and very funny There have been a few documentaries on ADHD produced over the years, but their format
A brilliant ADHD medical talk by Oren Mason MD
Great insights from a Dr Mason, who is ADHD himself If only the video quality wasn't so terrible, but sadly
American ADHD experts
USA leads the way The early and subsequent research, therapies, medications and advice in ADHD has come from American doctors,
Diagnosis journal 4/4 – dexedrine we’re over, back to me
Final update August 2014 I am now completely off ADHD medications, and will be I think for good. Maybe
Diagnosis journal 1/4 – from Adderall, to Dexedrine and Concerta
NHS Diagnosis, June 2010 So there I was last Thursday, driving across London like a maniac, arriving late
Diagnosis journal 3/4 – lost for words on Concerta
December 2010 Some years ago I was privately diagnosed ADHD and tried medication but ending up stopping with
Diagnosis journal 3/4 – on Straterra stuck in the airport
From SimplyWellbeing Newsletter, January 2011 A couple of weeks ago I visited my GP to get my initial prescription of Straterra,
Harry Potter has ADHD
Always brings a smile to my face This is such as well made video. It really manages to be