Adult ADHD

w1z4rd said:
I just did this ADHD test: http://counsellingresource.com/quizzes/adhd/index.html

I scored 79 where apparently anything over 70 means you may have ADHD :D Some of those questions, like the television and channels one fit me 100%.

I have also being reading that if your mom smoked during your pregnancy, then you have a good chance of having ADHD for some reason.
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Well I just scored 103...mostly the anger, quick temper,irritability questions were about a 5....as most of you can confirm. :D
The rest were a 4 and then a few 3's.
 
ADHD is present in about ~5% of the population. Looking at this thread...either the stats are wrong or 50%+ of you guys are wrongly diagnosed/self-diagnosed.:erm: Or maybe this forum is one big statistical anomaly.

I def don't have it. But procrastinate like crazy so end result is about the same. Lack of willpower/interest FTL:(
 
HavocXphere said:
ADHD is present in about ~5% of the population. Looking at this thread...either the stats are wrong or 50%+ of you guys are wrongly diagnosed/self-diagnosed.:erm: Or maybe this forum is one big statistical anomaly.

I def don't have it. But procrastinate like crazy so end result is about the same. Lack of willpower/interest FTL:(
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You find it strange that people who are potentially ADHD would respond to a thread about ADHD?
 
I have most of those but:

1. I'm just lazy.
2. I have a short attention span.
3. I'm scatterbrained.
4. Most authority figures really *are* worthy of nothing but contempt.

Oh, and I have a ridiculous fondness for stimulants. Ritilin is the equivalent of catnip for me. Love the stuff. Fell like God when I am on it. I have a really high IQ but I'm generally so unfocussed it means nothing.
 
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Nick333 said:
You find it strange that people who are potentially ADHD would respond to a thread about ADHD?
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No, I'm quite aware that there will be a strong bias in this thread. I was merely pointing out that the stats feel off. Even if you assume ADHD people are 3x as likely as others to post here its still doesn't feel right. You're quite right though, there is no way to judge it reliably by the posts here.

An a side note, I'd also like that point out that ADHD is not a personality type and that buying a box of Ritalin & seeing if it works is not a valid test...Ritalin affects people without ADHD too. Else the students wouldn't use it to cram. ;)
 
HavocXphere said:
ADHD is present in about ~5% of the population. Looking at this thread...either the stats are wrong or 50%+ of you guys are wrongly diagnosed/self-diagnosed.:erm: Or maybe this forum is one big statistical anomaly.

I def don't have it. But procrastinate like crazy so end result is about the same. Lack of willpower/interest FTL:(
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You need to go to a psychiatrist and a psychologist...Go through rigorous testing and then get diagnosed...The failure and misdiagnoses happens at the GPs offices where they are quick to slap the Ritalin script into your hand...But those of us who DO have ADD/ ADHD...Ritalin is a life saver...I lost 2 jobs because I thought I could cope without Ritalin...Now I know better.
 
BobsLawnService said:
I have most of those but:

1. I'm just lazy.
2. I have a short attention span.
3. I'm scatterbrained.
4. Most authority figures really *are* worthy of nothing but contempt.

Oh, and I have a ridiculous fondness for stimulants. Ritilin is the equivalent of catnip for me. Love the stuff. Fell like God when I am on it. I have a really high IQ but I'm generally so unfocussed it means nothing.
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Geez! I want your stuff. All I get is an ability to concentrate harder and more importantly, have the "background channels" in my mind silenced to be able concentrate on one task. I also feel less hungry. Thats about it. I want your stuff if it makes you feel Godlike.
 
HavocXphere said:
No, I'm quite aware that there will be a strong bias in this thread. I was merely pointing out that the stats feel off. Even if you assume ADHD people are 3x as likely as others to post here its still doesn't feel right. You're quite right though, there is no way to judge it reliably by the posts here.
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:confused:

Too lazy to count, but 75 posts, let's be generous and say 50 of them are different forumites (who have/possibly have ADHD).

MyBB members - 68,000

Current members online - 1358

50 equals 3.6% of those online and 0.07% of MyBB members...

OK, I know the calcs are off, too many unknown variables, just wanted to test my concentration. :p
 
SiriS said:
:confused:

Too lazy to count, but 75 posts, let's be generous and say 50 of them are different forumites (who have/possibly have ADHD).

MyBB members - 68,000

Current members online - 1358

50 equals 3.6% of those online and 0.07% of MyBB members...

OK, I know the calcs are off, too many unknown variables, just wanted to test my concentration. :p
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LOL:D
 
SiriS said:
:confused:

Too lazy to count, but 75 posts, let's be generous and say 50 of them are different forumites (who have/possibly have ADHD).

MyBB members - 68,000

Current members online - 1358

50 equals 3.6% of those online and 0.07% of MyBB members...

OK, I know the calcs are off, too many unknown variables, just wanted to test my concentration. :p
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I was thinking the same thing.. then I thought "this oke is a .... and is not worth the energy to try correct, I have better things to do with my time.. like post in the TK" :D You concentration does well in this post :D GZ
 
Mailed my doctor and he just phoned me to say that he'll give me a script for 1 month for Ritilan as he wont argue with me as he can see that I have done some homework on this subject.
Will go see him this week I think.
 
w1z4rd: As I say, I have a sensitivity to stimulants. I really enjoy that razor sharp focus. Makes me feel like I can solve anything.
 
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