ADHDers are incredibly likely to have other diagnoses separate to ADHD. These comorbid conditions, can masks issues, complicating treatment.
When I started managing my depression, my ADHD symptoms 'got worse'. Depression was 'suppressing' my ADHD issues.
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When I started managing my depression, my ADHD symptoms 'got worse'. Depression was 'suppressing' my ADHD issues.
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Hell, I didn't even realize I had ADHD cause of the depression.
It really masked all of my more hyperactive symptoms. No interrupting, no rapid thoughts, no excitability, none of the ADHD chaotic-ness.
Inattentive symptoms were iffy cause depression can cause similar issues.
It really masked all of my more hyperactive symptoms. No interrupting, no rapid thoughts, no excitability, none of the ADHD chaotic-ness.
Inattentive symptoms were iffy cause depression can cause similar issues.
Looking back, ADHD with depression can really look like 'just' depression.
If I met the 'past me' now, I don't think I'd be able to tell that 'past me' had ADHD.
You can see how this would complicate diagnosis and treatment.
If I met the 'past me' now, I don't think I'd be able to tell that 'past me' had ADHD.
You can see how this would complicate diagnosis and treatment.
And depression is most common comorbidity with ADHD, with rates of 50%+!
How many ADHDers are getting treated just for the depression cause it supresses hyperactive symptoms?
Jesus, this just hit me now.
Forget over diagnosed, I'd hazard ADHD is super under diagnosed!
How many ADHDers are getting treated just for the depression cause it supresses hyperactive symptoms?
Jesus, this just hit me now.
Forget over diagnosed, I'd hazard ADHD is super under diagnosed!
Y'know I bet this is one of the reasons the ADHD diagnosis rate is so low in women.
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