I'm looking for information on the differences in distribution of IQ and working memory test scores between those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and the general population. Ideally, I'd like to see histograms for each group.
posted by elektrotechnicus
on Jul 1, 2010 -
2 answers
Can you recommend ADHD specialist psychiatrists in New York that are
not at the Hallowell Center?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Jun 14, 2010 -
2 answers
I work at a desk job where the bulk of my projects take place during the academic year. As I have ADD [ADHD inattentive type], routines and a high level of activity really help, and I've worked hard to get things where they need to be. Once again, however, the summer slump is kicking my ass. Please hope.
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posted by Madamina
on Jun 8, 2010 -
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My current job dilemma: ADHD, no normal way to distract myself at work during downtime, need something to keep me focused so that I don't space out and my brain disengages. What can I do?
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posted by lizarrd
on Jun 4, 2010 -
33 answers
I was recently diagnosed with, and started treatment for, ADHD. I'm looking for some good blogs or other online resources written by/for adults with ADHD.
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posted by lunasol
on Jun 1, 2010 -
8 answers
Desk to Warehouse: Thinking about leaving desk job for warehouse for 1-2 years as I pursue my MSW. My desk job is sucking my life away. Benefits for warehouse job start on day 1. It's at an Amazon distro facility near me. I've done that work before as a temp and liked it. What am I not thinking about?
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posted by anonymous
on May 13, 2010 -
12 answers
Uninsured, unemployed and in the middle of nowhere without transportation means that for the moment, I can't just go get screening and medication. What non-medical means can I use to deal with adult ADHD long enough to get employment/insurance and proper treatment?
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posted by anonymous
on May 13, 2010 -
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Here in the US, I'm prescribed Adderall for ADHD. This summer, I'll be spending 2+ months doing a mentally taxing project in rural Guatemala. Help me figure out how to make this work. Bonus points for
any first-hand knowledge about ADHD treatment in Guatemala — legal aspects, practical aspects, whatever — or for any good sources to consult on the subject.
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posted by nebulawindphone
on Apr 23, 2010 -
11 answers
I would like to try ADD medication. I'm in the National Guard. What ramifications would this have for my Guard career?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 16, 2010 -
11 answers
How to distinguish between ADHD and anxiety disorder, given that they (a) are frequently co-morbid and (b) have overlapping symptoms?
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posted by limon
on Apr 14, 2010 -
13 answers
Ok. I've read the epic
ADD/ADHD thread, and it read like my biography. What do I do now? When I go to a doctor, what should I expect? What is your experience with medication?
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posted by nevercalm
on Apr 2, 2010 -
11 answers
HeadMedFilter: How to keep track of effectiveness of ADHD/anti-anxiety/anti-depression meds. Working with a therapist and a dr to find the right meds, but I can't seem to quantify how anything effects me. I want to help them help me.
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posted by sio42
on Mar 26, 2010 -
11 answers
I'm looking for advice on how to exercise effectively but safely on ADHD medication. My heart rate has been jumping up to about 170 (90% of the heart rate zone for a 40 year old woman) with moderate exertion, but if I lower it, I don't feel like I'm getting much of a workout. I'd like to find a solution that would let me remain focused and still alive.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 25, 2010 -
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I'm in my mid-20s and was diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive, not hyperactive) in my teens. I tried therapy and medication on and off for a while, but that stopped a few years ago. Has anyone had positive experiences treating with a child psychiatrist as an adult? More about why I am a special special snowflake below...
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posted by inertia
on Mar 19, 2010 -
4 answers
What does it feel like to have ADD or ADHD? I'm looking for specifics rather than generalities, so personal anecdotes are best (preferred over hearsay or lists of symptoms from the internet).
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posted by Jason and Laszlo
on Mar 19, 2010 -
123 answers
I'm starting to exercise some control over my time. Help me make this work.
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posted by parudox
on Mar 13, 2010 -
6 answers
I've been more-or-less diagnosed with adult ADHD at 33. My psychiatrist said that, if I weren't "too smart," it would be an easy to say I've got ADHD. My psychiatrist wants to medicate and my therapist won't comment.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 9, 2010 -
20 answers
I was diagnosed as being gifted and having ADD when I was a young child. I've been in denial about both of these things for most of my life, and now I'm nearly 30; help me understand them.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 5, 2010 -
15 answers
I need a watch that has (a) an hourly chime (top priority), and (b) programmable alarms (I could sacrifice this), but also that doesn't look totally ugly (high priority). Can you help me find one?
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posted by dumbledore69
on Feb 15, 2010 -
4 answers
What's the long term goal with Adderall? Can Adderall help you stop needing Adderall?
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posted by malhouse
on Feb 10, 2010 -
14 answers
Help a recently diagnosed ADHD college student fix-up her transcript, apply to university, and get on with her life?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 7, 2010 -
6 answers
After twenty-something years without an ADHD diagnosis, I started taking Adderall XR about a year ago and it completely turned everything around with zero side effects. Now I live in a country where I can't get it (drug laws). The only medication available is Ritalin, but Ritalin makes me feel like crap and I doubt I could take it long-term.
So then, how does one deal with adult ADHD without drugs, especially if they've already had such spectacular success with them? I know YANMD, but even if I could find a decent English-speaking psychiatrist here I get the feeling ADHD isn't something that's taken very seriously outside the West.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 29, 2009 -
8 answers
Please help me make a decision. I am exhausted and stressed and maybe I am not thinking clearly. A friend gave me Adderall. Should I take some?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 11, 2009 -
52 answers
As a 30-year old who is a part-time grad student and a full-time office worker, are my goals to get control over my life (weight loss, finances, home, work, etc) really unrealistic? Is there a way to just be NORMAL and balanced, or is it really just normal not to really have things together, even as an adult?
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posted by dumbledore69
on Nov 13, 2009 -
27 answers
[Chicago Filter] Where can I find a place that tests for adult ADHD/ADD, and accepts insurance up front?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 10, 2009 -
4 answers
I understand that noise can become overwhelming rapidly to those in the autism spectrum or with ADD/ADHD syndromes due to increased sensitivities of all the sense perceptions, but I have also heard of research that suggests a certain measure of white noise and some kinds of music can help both ADD and autism spectrum young people focus their brains.
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posted by bonsai forest
on Oct 26, 2009 -
13 answers
The trial-and-error method of ADHD drugs: I am already afraid of screwing up my job and I am concerned about all these side effects I read about people having. I can't spend 3 months spaced out or whatever until I find the right drug cause then I'll REALLY screw up at work. Can you help allay my fears or tell me how you and your psychiatrist and/or therapist worked this out?
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posted by sio42
on Oct 22, 2009 -
26 answers
I was recently diagnosed with adult ADHD (inattentive type) and put on Adderall. I have very, very mixed feelings about this -- hopeful, because it seems to really be helping me in multiple areas of my life, but also anxious that it is a crutch that I can't use forever. Does anyone have any insight or anecdotes to help me either (1) feel better about being on Adderall, or (2) come up with an alternative plan to manage my issues?
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posted by dumbledore69
on Oct 19, 2009 -
23 answers
Relationship filter: He's an Austrian in Austria, I'm an American in America, and I have ADHD/Inattentive type. He's not familiar with this concept. What books can I suggest to him?
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posted by bilabial
on Oct 18, 2009 -
7 answers
Unbreakable netbooks/netbook cases?: I've realised the one feature I really need in a $350 netbook, is one I can get a case for one so I don't *break* it...
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posted by Elysum
on Oct 15, 2009 -
10 answers
Anyone with Adult ADD in the UK - Did you try a private route to get a diagnosis? If so, who would you recommend? How did a diagnosis affect things at work? If you have a history of heart disease in the family is it too risky to take meds?
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posted by Flitcraft
on Sep 19, 2009 -
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I'm a 28 year old male in Las Vegas, Nevada. When I was in my late pre-teens, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, and went through various treatments (Ritalin, Adderall, then eventually easing off medications entirely). Now, due to a promising promotion and other life changes, I need to be able to focus beyond what my self-regulation allows me. What can an adult expect to go through to convince a doctor that they have ADD, and to convince them to treat it medically?
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posted by Rendus
on Sep 17, 2009 -
9 answers
I am interested in Behavior Modification therapy. I have previously been prescribed medication for depression and adhd. What I had suspected to be depression for several years seemed to actually be undiagnosed adhd. It took me several years to get to that conclusion. I had been prescribed Wellbutrin and for the first time ever I was actually able to focus and work straight – without becoming distracted. It was amazing. Unfortunately I also ended up having a panic attack and being rage-y and more emotional than ever. I quit all medications a that point.
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posted by mokeydraws
on Sep 14, 2009 -
3 answers
What are your experiences with St. John's wort? In particular, have you ever taken it at the same time as ADHD medications like Ritalin/Focalin (methylphenidate), Adderall (amphetamine) etc?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 13, 2009 -
16 answers
I'm coping with two different side effects from two different medications--hair loss and sore tongue/dry mouth. Any advice from the hive mind? Teal deer explanation and questions inside.
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posted by elfgirl
on Aug 30, 2009 -
7 answers
I’m interested in learning more about meditation. I also have ADD and find it impossible to shut off my brain and clear my mind.
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posted by bondcliff
on Aug 26, 2009 -
35 answers
Will my short history of taking medication for ADHD prevent me from entering the military?
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posted by pyrom
on Aug 12, 2009 -
9 answers
I'm a candidate for my local fire department. It's a paid position. Should I disclose my ADHD?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 4, 2009 -
12 answers
What's the best way for a non-computer oriented person to tap into the blogosphere support network for help with her ADHD child?
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posted by jacquilynne
on Jul 26, 2009 -
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