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by hazmazlaz 762 days ago
As far as my understanding of current science goes, you can't "develop" ADHD as an adult, it is something you are born with or perhaps develops at a young age. Perhaps if you had some kind of traumatic brain injury, which may be what you're alluding to.

Either way, first step is go speak to a Psychiatrist about it. You might need to get a referral from your primary care physician. They will help you figure out what treatment options are available to you.
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in9 761 days ago
symptoms can change through time, and be triggered by life events. It can be that a person had the coping mechanisms for one manifestation of symptoms, but due to external events, they don't work anymore.

The book I'm reading, Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, mentions that for an evaluation and diagnosis to be reliable in adulthood, the current form of symptoms should be happening for the past 6 months.

great book btw, highly recommend it.

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