Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
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You are what you eat
Mental Health Matters
Your efforts to treat adult Attention Deficit Disorder would be nicely complemented by some dietary changes, says this article. Why not give it a try? Hit that health food store for some flaxseed oil!
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A summary of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of adult attention deficit disorder. Includes the distinction between ADD and AD/HD.
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Women and attention deficit disorder
ADDitudes
Explores the gender gap of adult attention deficit disorder in which women often go undiagnosed.
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Find a support group for adults with attention deficit disorder by state or by country. However, some states/countries don't have any listings--maybe start up a group yourself?
Could you have ADD?
Psych Central
This online version of the Jasper/Goldberg Adult ADD Screening Quiz will help you determine if you could be suffering from this disorder. Very helpful!
50 ways to cope
FASlink
These quick tips on various ways of handling adult attention deficit disorder are really useful. One of the authors is a clinician who has ADD himself.
Different ways of seeing ADD
Born to Explore
Adult attention deficit disorder is a negative way of referring to a certain set of traits. Here's a slew of positive ways to see it.
Benefits and disadvantages of ADD
Living with ADD
If you're an adult with attention deficit disorder, you should know that having ADD has benefits. Different isn't always bad, although it can be difficult.
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What it's like to be me
Scattered Minds
In this very well-written excerpt from his book, Dr. Mate describes the symptoms of ADD as he experiences them. Great for family/friends of those who suffer adult ADD!
News report on adult ADD
YouTube
News report from Montreal includes personal stories of adults with attention deficit disorder as well as interviews with a specialist.
More than just ADD
Baltimore Psych
In adults attention deficit disorder is not often the only mental disorder a person suffers. Find out which issues frequently accompany ADD.
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How to get help
Adult ADD
Page provides step-by-step instructions on how to find a good adult attention deficit disorder specialist.
Newsletter for adult ADD specialists
NYU Medical Center
Since this newsletter is aimed at clinicians it is rather technical. Still, it's a good resource for info to discuss with your adult attention deficit disorder specialist. In PDF format
Medication primer
Adult ADHD
Click on the medications in the checklist to find detailed information on different treatments for adult attention deficit disorder, including side effects you could experience.

