25% of Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD
A survey by The Ohio State University found 25% of U.S. adults suspect undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% seek help. Increased awareness, especially among younger adults, highlights the need for accurate diagnosis.
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A recent survey conducted by The Ohio State University reveals that 25% of U.S. adults suspect they may have undiagnosed ADHD, yet only 13% have sought medical advice. The rise in awareness, particularly among younger adults, is attributed to social media, which has highlighted ADHD symptoms that can persist into adulthood. Experts caution against self-diagnosis, as ADHD symptoms often overlap with those of anxiety and depression, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management, especially since stress can worsen ADHD symptoms. The survey indicates that younger adults are more proactive in addressing their concerns compared to older generations. Mental health professionals recommend that individuals who suspect they have ADHD consult a healthcare provider for a thorough evaluation. ADHD can manifest differently in adults, often with less hyperactivity and more issues related to attention and memory. The survey was conducted with a sample of 1,006 adults, highlighting the need for increased awareness and proper diagnosis of ADHD in adults.
- 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD; only 13% have consulted a doctor.
- Social media has increased awareness of ADHD symptoms among younger adults.
- Misdiagnosis is a risk due to symptom overlap with anxiety and depression.
- Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment and management of ADHD.
- Younger adults are more likely to seek help for suspected ADHD than older generations.
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8 commentsFor myself and others, depression manifests itself as ADHD like symptoms. Something anxious takes up residence in my mind, and until it’s resolved, it can dominate all other thoughts. Combined with a million distractions, and I seem to loose all ability to focus on what I want. But in reality I am just focusing, or avoiding focussing, on something else.
We are not machines. Concepts like willpower lead people to believe they can just choose to focus on what they want, when they want without concern for what’s going on in their lives.
Mindfulness is a step in the right direction, but it is not a panacea alone. You still have to address what you discover through self reflection.
Like dexwiz says, we are not machines! And I think with the rise of social media and these relatable memes, it provides the perfect scapegoat for the distraction that is modern life.
I'm glad a majority of people are actually getting help with this. Don't get me wrong. But it's just something I've noticed inside my head since this has been going on and becoming more and more of a thing over the past 5 years.
Edit: Sure love getting downvoted because I'm speaking about my own subjective experience in life as of recently. You think I don't know with 36 years of experience about my own mental facilities and I'm not growing every single day of my life learning more about myself. I know ADHD isn't a oppositional defiant disorder, but I know what I'm saying, okay?
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