My therapist tried to diagnose me for ADHD by asking me a series of questions. The end conclusion was I may have it and she wasn’t a 100% sure about it.
Is there a scan or exam I can take that will help me with the diagnosis?

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I took a computerized test that measures my reaction and attention times by clicking a space bar when certain images appeared.

The results were my inattentiveness was high and confirmed diagnosis along with survey data and history

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This one is very comprehensive and demonstrates how it affects more than one area of life which is a criteria for diagnosis. They also send you a summary pdf which can be helpful to share with your doctor. It'd be best to go to a psychiatrist or phd psychologist to get an actual diagnosis.

https://www.adhdadulthood.com/adhd-test

Idk I had to take a thing that was a series of test for 4 hours. This was years ago but I was told it’s the only way to get a proper diagnosis but most places will just ask you some questions and write you a script.

This is how I got diagnosed as well. I did this little survey thing that had questions on the front and back, and then we just talked and she diagnosed me. I do think it is harder to get a diagnosis when you are an adult.

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Executive dysfunction is so annoying. Not only am I avoiding things I don't want to do, I'm also avoiding things I DO want to do, things that make me feel good or that I need.

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So glad I found this group! I’ve hopped through 3 jobs since graduating 2 years ago. They all start out great- I ace interviews, flourish creatively, and get super positive feedback from managers. Few months in, my interest begins to wane. Productivity dies off, and engagement in my work falls of the cliff. My work suffers and I end up quitting because I hate myself for not showing up when people are counting on me. Any advice?

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Hello,

I just wanna say that my head feels better since I take lion's mane extract. I stopped zoning out, I have less narrations in my head simultaneously. I can actually do tasks on almost time. If someone wants to try, it's mandatory to take vitamin c with it. It's a life changer for me. I wanted to share it.

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