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Originally Posted by Cynical4096
Some people do outgrow ADHD.
You can't diagnose your friend with it, the best you can do is convince her to go to a professional to get an assessment.
But ultimately it is her decision what she does. Until she is ready, it may be better to concentrate on other aspects of the friendship besides a diagnostic perspective.
And from what I have read, ADHD may be a risk factor for the development of Borderline Personality Disorder, in conjunction with traumatic childhood events/adversity.
Unfortunately a significant amount of people with mental disorders do not accept it or seek help. But if you press the issue too much you may do more harm than good.
Take care.
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Thank you for replying
i have read numerous articles stating that ADHD is not cureable, however some can mature from childhood to adulthood which may ease some of the symptoms. Unless you get treated though it will still cause a lot of issues.
Thank you i'm thinkin of subtly telling her that i might have it, read the symptoms and get a second opinion from her by which time she will notice she has those symptoms and get checked for it. You're 100% right i can't force the issue otherwise it will be more harmful than helpful
Claire