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Is it possible to be misdiagnosed with depression and have ADHD?
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∙ 14y ago
No, the symptoms are too different. Depression can only cause cognative problems that might be confused with ADD in older people, but ADHD has hyperactivity as a symptom, whereas people with depression typically have the exact opposite.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes. ADHD symptoms can lead to different interpersonal conflicts and failures in school or work which can lead to depression. Seeking appropriate treatment for ADHD is recommended.
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Is it possible to have ADHD bipolar disorder depression and anxiety?
Someone with bipolar disorder already has periods of depression, and a symptom of depression can include anxiety. The increased energy levels associated with the manic episodes of bipolar disorder may look like ADHD. An individual with bipolar disorder is not likely to be diagnosed separately for depression, ADHD, or anxiety.
What percentage of people with ADHD suffer from depression?
Approximately 50-60% of individuals with ADHD also experience symptoms of depression at some point in their lives. This comorbidity can result in additional challenges in their daily functioning and overall well-being. It's important to address both conditions when providing treatment.
Is it common to be misdiagnosed with depression etc before discovering bipolar?
Quite, unfortunately.
Is it possible that Strattera taken to treat ADHD can worsen manic depression symptoms?
yes, it can trigger bipolar symptoms, as can anti-depressants and other ADHD meds. - especially if u are not on a mood stabilizer
Why is a psychiatric assessment required when trying to determine if a child has ADHD?
mental disorders such as depression and anxiety disorder can cause symptoms similar to ADHD. A complete and comprehensive psychiatric assessment is critical to differentiate ADHD from other possible mood and behavioral disorders
Why is depression in teenagers often misdiagnosed or overlooked?
In my opinion they are way to busy with their own lives.
What is indications and contraindications of Ritalin?
ADHD and depression
Is it depression or ADHD?
It can be hard to separate them, because ADHD or ADD can cause depression but depression can also cause concentration problems. If you want to fix your problems you have to find out which one is the underlying cause. For instance, if something has recently happened in your life (death, trauma etc) it might be depression.
What was Kurt cobain disorder?
Kurt suffered from ADHD, bipolar, and manic depression.
Is ADHD a type of anxiety disorder?
ADHD is a hyperactivity of the brain which causes a person to think rapidly and lose focus. Anxiety is when we turn that power in on ourselves, obsessing over and over on microscopic detail. Where there's one, there's usually the other and quite often anxiety is misdiagnosed as ADD in children.
What happens to someone who has been misdiagnosed and has taken ADHD medication for years?
Nothing. I'm guessing that one doctor told you that you had ADHD and then another doctor told you that you didn't. This doesn't necessarily mean that either one was wrong. Most doctors now will say that ADHD is a disease, but some stubborn conventional doctors still say that ADHD isn't a disease but a personality, or that it doesn't exist. They are right in a way, but whether ADHD is a disease, a personality, or nothing at all, ADHD medications definitely help a lot of people. -DJ Craig
What are the indications for Bupropion?
Dosage. attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); depression; diabetic neuropathy; neuropathic pain; nicotine
