Jason Newman

ADHD In Adults: Am I ADHD? Interactive Questions For ADHD Assessment

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    1. With what level of frequency do you experience challenges

    completing the last details of a task once the most difficult

    sections have been completed?

    2. With what level of frequency do you have issues organizing

    things when one is required to do so?

    3. How frequently do you experience challenges remembering

    obligations or appointments?

    4. Anytime you have an assignment that requires some level of

    deliberation, how frequently do you delay or avoid getting

    started?

    5. How frequently do you squirm or fidget with your feet and

    hands anytime you have to remain seated for extended periods

    of time?

    6. How frequently do you have the urge to just do something as

    if you had a built in motor?
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    Special diet - Some foods can aggravate symptoms of

    hyperactivity include eggs, milk, wheat, caffeine and sugar. Foods

    with additives and colorings should also be avoided. Diet should

    carefully be monitored to check for and any eliminate any food (or

    element in food preparation) that exacerbate the symptoms of ADHD.



    Yoga and meditation - These activities help to relax the mind

    and body, and may assist in alleviating the symptoms of ADHD.



    Herbal supplements - There are claims with Chinese formulas

    that use gingko, ginseng and hypericum and other herbal remedies

    may help to treat ADHD, but such claims need to be well researched

    before use.



    Mineral or vitamin supplements - If a person is deficient or

    oversupplied with certain mineral or supplement, it can cause the

    certain symptoms to appear. Such imbalances can be tested for, and

    corrected with proper mineral or vitamin supplements. However there

    is no supplement yet known that would directly affect ADHD.



    Essential fatty acids - Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for the

    brain to work properly, omega-3 oils are usually available plentiful in seafood.



    Glyconutrients - It refers to eight sugars collectively believed

    alleviate ADHD symptoms by assisting in the production of an

    essential compound called "glycoprotein".
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    Make a habit to store all information systematically in an

    organized way, whether on paper or as files in a computer.



    Split a large task into smaller ones.



    Request help from loved ones or family.



    Stick to the same routine on a daily basis.
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    Prepare a list of things that are carried out frequently on a

    daily basis. Avoid stress and overwork.



    Write down reminders and place them where the patient sees

    it often, e.g. in car, bathroom or over refrigerator.



    Maintain a planning calendar or appointment book to keep

    track of deadlines and appointments. Electronic PDA (personal digital assistant) is a great device for such task.



    Keep a notebook at all times, so that any information

    available can be jotted down that can be reviewed later.
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    Symptoms may have jeopardized relationships, life at school,

    home and/or work
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    Cannot wait patiently in relaxed manner, tends to show

    irritation
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    Act inappropriately in certain situations
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    Lack of concentration or focus



    Inattentiveness towards a person in direct conversation



    Cannot properly or timely complete tasks



    Cannot follow instructions



    Cannot properly organize activities or tasks



    Avoid tasks requiring substantial thought



    Misplace important things



    Tendency to fidget with the hands or feet, or squirm while

    seated
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    Forgetfulness



    Easily distracted or improper attention



    Inattentiveness



    Frequent mistakes
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