ADHD is overdiagnosed and is often used as a catch all solution for boys being boys. Our school system simply does not approve of kids having energy, being a bit aggressive and playful.
That said, as an author, I have focused on adult ADHD. In adults, it is often overlooked, and is estimated at around 4.4% prevalence ratio (the reasonable figures I've seen range from 4-5%.)
Treatment of ADHD can be lifechanging and allow someone to succeed where they were struggling and suffering before.
> Treatment of ADHD can be lifechanging and allow someone to succeed where they were struggling and suffering before.
This. 1000 times this. At 33, I didn't think I could just now be diagnosed for ADHD. Low and behold, I have ADHD and OCD. Being able to get help for both...
Yeah, life changing is a good way to describe it.
You mention you are an author focused on adult ADHD. If you ever want to talk, I'm more than happy to share. If I can help one other person like me, it would make all the struggle worth while.
That said, as an author, I have focused on adult ADHD. In adults, it is often overlooked, and is estimated at around 4.4% prevalence ratio (the reasonable figures I've seen range from 4-5%.)
Treatment of ADHD can be lifechanging and allow someone to succeed where they were struggling and suffering before.