[lisasays]

When I was a kid the doctors thought I had adhd but being the stubborn kid that i was/am I didn't attend any of the testing. I now regret this a bit as i still display some of the traits and they impact on my life. I scored 108 on the online quiz here, I know this isn't a diagnoses or anything but it's got me thinking it's maybe something I should have pursued when I was younger.
Anyway my question is, in the UK can you be tested for adult ADHD, is it even recognised or will I just get laughed out the shop(doctors)?

Thanks for your time x

[sunflower55]

I cannot answer anything about the UK, but, in the USA, the can and *do* test and treat for adult ADD/ADHD. Please do call your doctor. No reputable doctor will laugh at you for an honest medical question. And this is a serious medical condition with serious consequences.

Peace!

[Eagle3]

I'm also in the US so I can't speak for UK procedures. Just wanted to offer my support and say that I was diagnosed as an adult at age 22. I struggled thru high school with symptoms and somehow figured out a way to graduate from college untreated. Treatment/medication can make such a difference for someone with ADD, so please follow sunflower's advice and talk to your doctor about it.

[Holley]

Hi! I was diagnosed at 40! I struggled through school, college (took 7 years) and now almost 20 years later and medication I am in grad school pursuing marriage and family counseling with all As! The medication has done so much for me. I only wish I had have know so many years ago. I wonder what path I could have gone, but can't worry about that. Have you tried looking for UK adhd sites? Can you find a specialist or counselor in UK that can test you? I was diagnosed by a counselor then referred to a doctor for medication. He also did a quick test. Surely there is someone to help you. Hope you find someone! Good luck to you!

[ghideous]

Just turned 50 and I have been dealing with issues since early childhood
but never saw a clear picture until more recently as I observe my 16 year old son exibiting total melt downs because of these classic adhd/opositional defient dissorder sympoms. where do I begin?

[TrespassersWill]

Yet another also in the US and can't speak for the UK. But I was tested and diagnosed as an adult for both Aspergers and ADD/ADHD. Neuropsychologists do the testing. I've been tested 3 times for ADD/ADHD (depending on the neuropsych). They used questionaires of childhood and adult experiences and very extensive word memorizing/recognition lists to look for inattentiveness. The last neuropsych I saw also administered two different very lengthy computer tests to measure attention span. hee hee and I failed miserably. I think its very definitive testing, though also a neuropsych can look at your adult experiences of difficulty in college and problems learning on the job skills. At least for me it became apparent just from my work history I had ADHD even before going through testing. Plus I suspect after you sit in the room with them for 7 hours of testing they ahem *notice* you aren't paying attention.

[sunrise]

Hi, I'm in my 40s. One of the tools my PNP used to assess me for ADHD last year was the CAARS (Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales):
http://www.pearsonassessments.com/caars.aspx

I also used the online tests by Amen (recommended by my PNP), which I thought were pretty good, as they break the diagnosis down into a number of ADHD subtypes and there are questions that help with differential diagnosis (from depression, anxiety, etc.). I think I paid about $10 to take these.
http://www.amenclinics.com/my-brain-...st-your-brain/
Just beware at this site, there are many opportunities to buy books, vitamins, etc. But I thought their test was very comprehensive and didn't feel like I do on so many tests--that their questions are "one size fits all."

[jangeewhoa]

I'm almost 60 and I just learned I was. I've pretty much managed my entire life (last 3 yrs on sertraline which helps me) and now I hope to use what I learn to hopefully help others along with my continual self-improvement. I feel similar to ghideous, holley that it makes one wonder if life would have been much different had I known earlier????

[echo83]

hi. i dont even remember what all you were talkin about. i just wanted to say hey. and wanted to know how severe my add has to be to make me forget to breathe. i havent forgotten to breathe since my buddy gave me a few of his vyvance. but it made me realize that its worse than i thought. i know its illegal. but now i dont forget to breathe. even when i dont take the medicine. but now i want my own. and the problem is i dont have the money to be able to get prescribed. i feel like im just meant to live at my parents all my life and be nothing. but what i would love to do is attend wyotech this winter. im a very big car guy. so whats better than becoming a mechanic. now im just rambling. i do that alot. thanks for the time though.