ADHD / ADD Support Group

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are more common than you might think. It is a syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility. Join others who suffer from these conditions and share your experiences.

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DJH 07/31/2006

i\'ve been told a fair number of times that i suffer from ADD, but only by friends and ex-girlfriends (ha!). seriously, i wonder if it\'s true...does anyone know of a good test or series of metrics that one can measure themself against?

gracias.

deleted_user 09/03/2006

Although my familiarity lies with children, I think the bottom line is you need a clinical evaluation to make the diagnosis....but if you\'re looking for a tool to determine whether you need an evaluation, I have attached a link to a site where you can answer some questions and tally up a score.

www.med.nyu.edu/Psych/training/adhd.html

deleted_user 10/02/2006

Doug

In addition to the link provided by DFS I would suggest having a spouse, or someone close to you, also take the survey but answering the questions in regards to your symptoms/behaviors.

That person can be more objective and possibility insightful. Before I was diagnosed I took the ADD survey on WebMD and then had my wife take it -- it validated the results I received but also gave me an idea of the seriousness of my symptoms. While my result was high, hers was higher. Her test also helped me understand symptom areas that I was not aware of.

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