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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) Test - Psych Central

Results:
Total: 32
Inattentive subscale: 21
Hyperactivity/impulsivity subscale: 11
Moderate ADHD likely.

I was wondering other people's results. Remember, this quiz is not to replace a diagnosis from a professional.

[kanasi]

Mine's almost the same as your score?!

Results of Your Adult
Attention Deficit Disorder Quiz

You scored a total of 31

Inattention Subscale: 21
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Subscale: 10

[thecrazylife]

I got 28. 21 on inattention, like both of you, but only 7 on hyperactivity.

[convalescence]

You scored a total of 35

Inattention Subscale: 16
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Subscale: 19

Based upon your responses to this adult ADD/ADHD screening quiz, you have replied in a way similar to people who have symptoms of moderate to severe attention deficit disorder. People who have answered similarly to you typically qualify for a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD, and have sought professional treatment for this mental health concern.

* Note: I am not diagnosed with AD(H)D.

[LacunaCoiler]

You scored a total of 38

Inattention Subscale: 21
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Subscale: 17

[Nike007]

Originally Posted by kanasi

Mine's almost the same as your score?!

Wow. By the way, I'm not diagnosed with ADHD. I believe I have it though. Things are getting worse for me right now though.

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[lavendersage]

You scored a total of 45

Inattention Subscale: 25
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Subscale: 20

My god. It's a wonder I made it through the quiz.

[Irealltdonotcare]

You scored a total of 34

Inattention Subscale: 19
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Subscale: 15

Also not diagnosed

[xiare]

Results:
Total: 27
Inattentive subscale: 19
Hyperactivity/impulsivity subscale: 8
Moderate ADHD possible (inattention type)

I was having lots of problems with ADD symptoms a couple of months ago. I find that when my anxiety and depression are under decent control, and I am sleeping and eating well, that most of these symptoms abate. (Sometimes then I jump straight to disorganized multi-tasking, though, because I am behind on things and am trying to catch up.)

When I'm having more problems with depression and anxiety and my sleep quality isn't good, I become forgetful, have problems with motivation, become disorganized in my living space, and procrastinate to the extreme.

I did some reading about ADD and read that depression can cause ADD symptoms.

Since I didn't have my first depressive episode until I was in my 20s, I can remember "before" - then I tended to be restless if I was bored (which wasn't too often) and to procrastinate on big tasks that I didn't really want to do. Overall, I was pretty organized and non-ADD though.

I have been trying to find some tips for organizing for people with ADD. Thanks for posting this topic. I think that building some habits into our lives can help people with ADD symptoms whether or not we ever get an "official" ADD diagnosis.

I was working on some of those habits, but I have felt my depression getting worse during the last week, so I have stopped and gone back to my "can't be bothered to make the effort" mode.

[Nike007]

Originally Posted by jo_thorne

Results:
Total: 27
Inattentive subscale: 19
Hyperactivity/impulsivity subscale: 8
Moderate ADHD possible (inattention type)

I was having lots of problems with ADD symptoms a couple of months ago. I find that when my anxiety and depression are under decent control, and I am sleeping and eating well, that most of these symptoms abate. (Sometimes then I jump straight to disorganized multi-tasking, though, because I am behind on things and am trying to catch up.)

When I'm having more problems with depression and anxiety and my sleep quality isn't good, I become forgetful, have problems with motivation, become disorganized in my living space, and procrastinate to the extreme.

I did some reading about ADD and read that depression can cause ADD symptoms.

Since I didn't have my first depressive episode until I was in my 20s, I can remember "before" - then I tended to be restless if I was bored (which wasn't too often) and to procrastinate on big tasks that I didn't really want to do. Overall, I was pretty organized and non-ADD though.

I have been trying to find some tips for organizing for people with ADD. Thanks for posting this topic. I think that building some habits into our lives can help people with ADD symptoms whether or not we ever get an "official" ADD diagnosis.

I was working on some of those habits, but I have felt my depression getting worse during the last week, so I have stopped and gone back to my "can't be bothered to make the effort" mode.

You're welcome.

Do you think your AD/HD symptoms off of your anxiety and/or depression, or do you think it's something separate?

Thanks for the post .

Do you think your AD/HD symptoms off of your anxiety and/or depression, or do you think it's something separate?

I think I had some ADD symptoms when I was still healthy. Procrastination, for instance. I worked really hard to conquer that one, though, and it was much better by my mid-20s.

Ever since I developed problems with anxiety and depression and also other non-psych diagnoses (chronic fatigue syndrome and autoimmune diseases), my mind ranges from perfectly clear and organized at the best of times to a horrible, foggy muddle. I read a description somewhere of an ADD person as "late, lost, and unprepared" and wanted to wail "that's me!!!" Not always, but way too often.

I recently read Change Your Brain, Change Your Life by Daniel Amen. It's not a new book, but I found the sections on ADD very helpful. For one thing, I only had a vague idea what ADD really was. (I'm not including the "H" here when talking about myself, because that's not something I have too much of a problem with, or at least, those "H" tendencies that I have are not messing up my life like the ADD ones are.)

Dr. Amen talks about people who have ADD/ADHD just "naturally", and he also says that depression can cause the symptoms, and also that the wrong mix of antidepressants/psych meds can cause the symptoms. Yikes on that last one!

There were some tips about organizing, etc. I want/need to find more tips. Most of what's readily available is geared towards children and homework. I've been looking for something that's more for adults but haven't found it yet. When I do find it/create it, I think I'll have to tape it to my wall or else I will forget about it in a few days' time.

I'm trying to embrace the idea that I need to learn new skills to counteract the muddle I get in so often. I don't know about taking medication for it. I may mention it to my pdoc the next time I see him, but I definitely want to do the organization/skills building thing.

My brain has been slipping back into ADD mode the last 4-5 days, so I haven't been working on this right now. I've been trying to figure out where I lost my bus pass.

[Nike007]

Originally Posted by jo_thorne

I think I had some ADD symptoms when I was still healthy. Procrastination, for instance. I worked really hard to conquer that one, though, and it was much better by my mid-20s.

Ever since I developed problems with anxiety and depression and also other non-psych diagnoses (chronic fatigue syndrome and autoimmune diseases), my mind ranges from perfectly clear and organized at the best of times to a horrible, foggy muddle. I read a description somewhere of an ADD person as "late, lost, and unprepared" and wanted to wail "that's me!!!" Not always, but way too often.

I recently read Change Your Brain, Change Your Life by Daniel Amen. It's not a new book, but I found the sections on ADD very helpful. For one thing, I only had a vague idea what ADD really was. (I'm not including the "H" here when talking about myself, because that's not something I have too much of a problem with, or at least, those "H" tendencies that I have are not messing up my life like the ADD ones are.)

Dr. Amen talks about people who have ADD/ADHD just "naturally", and he also says that depression can cause the symptoms, and also that the wrong mix of antidepressants/psych meds can cause the symptoms. Yikes on that last one!

There were some tips about organizing, etc. I want/need to find more tips. Most of what's readily available is geared towards children and homework. I've been looking for something that's more for adults but haven't found it yet. When I do find it/create it, I think I'll have to tape it to my wall or else I will forget about it in a few days' time.

I'm trying to embrace the idea that I need to learn new skills to counteract the muddle I get in so often. I don't know about taking medication for it. I may mention it to my pdoc the next time I see him, but I definitely want to do the organization/skills building thing.

My brain has been slipping back into ADD mode the last 4-5 days, so I haven't been working on this right now. I've been trying to figure out where I lost my bus pass.

It would be good to mention all of this to your pdoc. I hope you get the support you need .

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[Diva4]

Holy crap. I scored 41. I came to the right place.

[elevatedsoul]

i scored a 41
Inattentive subscale: 21
Hyperactivity/impulsivity subscale: 20

[Diva4]

"my mind ranges from perfectly clear and organized at the best of times to a horrible, foggy muddle. I read a description somewhere of an ADD person as "late, lost, and unprepared" and wanted to wail "that's me!!!" Not always, but way too often."

"My brain has been slipping back into ADD mode the last 4-5 days, so I haven't been working on this right now. I've been trying to figure out where I lost my bus pass."

Yes and yes!!!

I found this WebMD slideshow in my email inbox today. It talks about ADD vs. other things - depression, anxiety, etc.

Why Do I Waste So Much Time?

[Miswimmy1]

You scored a total of 46

Inattention Subscale: 21
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Subscale: 25

Wow- I knew that I have ADHD but I didn't realize how seemingly severe it is (according to this test) lol

[lavendersage]

Originally Posted by jo_thorne

Results:
Total: 27
Inattentive subscale: 19
Hyperactivity/impulsivity subscale: 8
Moderate ADHD possible (inattention type)

I find that when my anxiety and depression are under decent control, and I am sleeping and eating well, that most of these symptoms abate. (Sometimes then I jump straight to disorganized multi-tasking, though, because I am behind on things and am trying to catch up.)

When I'm having more problems with depression and anxiety and my sleep quality isn't good, I become forgetful, have problems with motivation, become disorganized in my living space, and procrastinate to the extreme.

I did some reading about ADD and read that depression can cause ADD symptoms.

Since I didn't have my first depressive episode until I was in my 20s, I can remember "before" - then I tended to be restless if I was bored (which wasn't too often) and to procrastinate on big tasks that I didn't really want to do. Overall, I was pretty organized and non-ADD though.

I have been trying to find some tips for organizing for people with ADD. Thanks for posting this topic. I think that building some habits into our lives can help people with ADD symptoms whether or not we ever get an "official" ADD diagnosis.

I was working on some of those habits, but I have felt my depression getting worse during the last week, so I have stopped and gone back to my "can't be bothered to make the effort" mode.

Got the official word: I most likely do NOT have ADHD as the symptoms did not present themselves when I was a child.

More likely that my severe Major Depressive Disorder, screwed up sleep and hormonal changes due to menopause are mimicking ADHD (inattentive) to beat the band.

I have to get the depression under control and sleep straightened out. The psychologist said Xanax-induced sleep is not "restorative" sleep and that's what I need to be aiming for.

Mood/emotion labiilty is also in order.

I feel like I should have a circle of orange cones around me at all times. gah.

[Nike007]

Originally Posted by lavendersage

Got the official word: I most likely do NOT have ADHD as the symptoms did not present themselves when I was a child.

More likely that my severe Major Depressive Disorder, screwed up sleep and hormonal changes due to menopause are mimicking ADHD (inattentive) to beat the band.

I have to get the depression under control and sleep straightened out. The psychologist said Xanax-induced sleep is not "restorative" sleep and that's what I need to be aiming for.

Mood/emotion labiilty is also in order.

I feel like I should have a circle of orange cones around me at all times. gah.

I don't know to think of getting the official word thing you got as a good or bad thing.

I am sorry about that. I have read that menopause can mimic AD/HD symptoms. Here is a good site to check out: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/8330.html .

How you find something that works for you .

[destinii]

Originally Posted by lavendersage

You scored a total of 45

Inattention Subscale: 25
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Subscale: 20

My god. It's a wonder I made it through the quiz.

I know huh. I scored a total of 49.

[Rebound]

I scored 39. Right now I have no p-doc or therapist. Combined with bipolar and anxiety I am not sure how to explain it to my family doc because I am convinced he thinks I am a hypochondriac.

[kanasi]

Can you just straight up ask for a referral to a psychiatrist? If you specify there's something you want to be evaluated for (ADHD), and you have specific reasons why you think so (checklists can help), and you have specific examples of how it's impaired you in important ways in your life, then that should hopefully be sufficient for any reasonable GP in our country. CADDAC may have some useful resources you could use too (e.g. checklists and info on standards for ADHD treatment in Canada). But the sooner the better. I don't know how it is in PEI but where I am, I had to wait a couple of months. It's a shame mental health is so low a priority in our health care system.

[CrazyLo]

You scored a total of 43

Inattention Subscale: 23
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Subscale: 20

Severe ADHD

[Rebound]

Originally Posted by kanasi

Can you just straight up ask for a referral to a psychiatrist? If you specify there's something you want to be evaluated for (ADHD), and you have specific reasons why you think so (checklists can help), and you have specific examples of how it's impaired you in important ways in your life, then that should hopefully be sufficient for any reasonable GP in our country. CADDAC may have some useful resources you could use too (e.g. checklists and info on standards for ADHD treatment in Canada). But the sooner the better. I don't know how it is in PEI but where I am, I had to wait a couple of months. It's a shame mental health is so low a priority in our health care system.

I don't want to get all political up in here but I agree with you.

Can anyone here tell me if there is an option to print out the q/a instead of just the results?