Adult ADHD
Adults with ADHD often struggle with disorganization, distractibility, and even mood disorders, which may (and often does) lead to a misdiagnosis. Could your poor memory, concentration, and follow-through be a sign of ADD? Find out here.
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Support & Stories
“From Self-Loathing to Self-Discovery: How a Late Diagnosis Changed My Life”
I discovered my ADHD by accident, and I couldn’t be happier for it. Here’s how my late diagnosis...
Adult Blogs
“‘The Bright Underachiever:’ Cruelties I Heard Growing Up with Undiagnosed ADHD”
“The clinic’s problematic ‘assessment’ and cruel words still haunt me years later. I didn’t read...
Adult Blogs
“Women with ADHD Prefer Silence Over Disclosure. This Needs to Change.”
“Choosing not to disclose an ADHD diagnosis is a logical response to stigma, bias, and...
ADHD in Older Adults
Q: “I’m Sure My Mom Has ADHD, But She Refuses to Be Evaluated.”
“If you are convinced that your mother has ADHD, then you don’t have to wait for a formal diagnosis...
ADHD-Friendly Jobs
“Taking Up Space:” Illustrator Hayley Wall on Neurodivergence and the Power of Art
“If you can tune into your voice and communicate your story, that’s when you’re going to create...
ADHD News & Research
Adult ADHD: A Different Disorder from Childhood ADHD?
A new study with surprising results seems to indicate that adult ADHD and childhood ADHD may be...
Support & Stories
Hyperactivity in Women: 9 Stories of Overlooked ADHD Energy
Women with hyperactive ADHD experience intense symptoms of racing thoughts, unfocused energy, and...
ADHD Guide
What Is ADHD? Signs, Types, Causes, Treatments
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of...
The ADHD Brain
ADHD Neuroscience 101
An expert on attention deficit and learning disabilities talks about the biology behind ADHD and why...
Do I Have ADD? Diagnosis & Next Steps
Late Diagnosis: Was ADHD to Blame All Along?
Misdiagnosed ADHD in adults can create a lifetime of emotional turmoil. Why can't I keep up? Why is...
ADHD in Older Adults
The Transformative Power of an ADHD Diagnosis for Older Women
Receiving an ADHD diagnosis (not to mention treatment), is tremendously healing – and life-changing....
Free ADHD Downloads
“Do I Have ADHD?” Your Free Guide
Habitually disorganized? Always running late? Struggling to manage money and relationships? Use this...
ADHD in Women
ADHD Impairment Peaks in Menopause, According to ADDitude Reader Survey
Half of women surveyed called memory problems and overwhelm “life-altering” in their 40s and 50s, and...
ADHD Guide
What Is Complex ADHD? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
ADHD rarely occurs in isolation. Most children and adults with ADHD have one or more co-occurring...