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I Have Symptoms Similar To Adult Adhd, But Was Not Diagnosed Before The Age Of 7, What Else Could It Be?

i have had symptoms recently that are similar to Adult ADHD, but i was not diagnosed with any learning problems before the age of 7. I’ve always been disorganized, lazy, etc, but lately i’ve had trouble learning things in my college courses. its not that the courses are too challenging, its that i simply cannot concentrate on the work at all no matter how hard i try and how many study tips i use. is there a solution to my problem that can help save my grades?


ADHD is hard to diagnose, and the fact that you were not before the age of 7 means very little. You could still have ADHD, or your life could just be more stress full right now. Medications that are carefully controlled do help. Talk to your doctor about Strattera or Concerta.
Meanwhile, try some moderate exercise before class, or if that’s not your thing, watch some show that you think is really funny, to get some laughs in. Either will help get your brain working.

By Dr. Mike on December 14, 2009 | Symptoms of ADHD | 2 comments
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What Books Can People With Adhd Read Easily? Please Please Read Details Before Answering?

I appologize for submitting this again, but my attention to detail stinks. I don’t mean what are good books for/about adhd, I mean what are some NORMAL HUMAN books that people with ADHD could read easily? Like, the first harry potter book, or something more complex than a comic book, but not to detailed. I threw lord of the rings in the garbage, and the Bible made me OCD. Please help. I want to read something and get swept away with the story, to think about it when I’m not reading it, to stay up late and finish chapters.


I don’t know what reading level or genre might interest you, but my son with similar problems really liked these books:
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (or anything by Paulsen)
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton (or anything by Hinton)
My Side Of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George (or anything by George)
Some of the earlier Michael Crichton books like Jurassic Park.
Some of the earlier Stephen King books like Carrie, Christine, etc.
Gregor the Overlander books by Suzanne Collins (kinda aimed toward younger readers, but I’m an adult and really enjoyed them)
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment and Maximum Ride: School’s Out Forever by James Patterson.
The first 3 Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling are more manageable than the later books.
I noticed that you added your age. I’m an adult and have enjoyed everyone of these books, even though some are aimed toward the younger set.
Good Luck!

By Dr. Mike on December 13, 2009 | ADHD | 10 comments
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