My partner thinks she has ADHD
2026-06-27 06:32 UTC
Replies (4)
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@LouNeko@lemmy.world 2026-06-27 07:00
I’m not expert, but a very cheap way to tell is to drink a cup of coffee late at night. If despite the caffeine she can easily go to sleep that’s a strong indicator. Stimulants have sort of the opposite effect on people with ADHD.
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@laz@pawb.social 2026-06-27 08:13
Look up the “BAARS-IV: Self-Report”. There are plenty of PDFs on the internet. Filling them out is a very good way to get an indication and most medical professionals across many countries will recognise it down the line - though it obviously does depend.
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@MiniMuffinMug@lemmy.world 2026-06-28 08:31
Skip the testing and look for accommodations that you can do. I know a diagnosis is helpful, but it is not the end of the journey. It’s the start. There a lot of good resources online (like How To ADHD on YouTube) that can help you find ways to improve her life. There will be some trial-and-error; ADHD is not a monolith. And doing that, she might come across information that will demonstrate to her that does / does not have ADHD. Some of the advice can also help neurotypical people, so even if she does not have it, it might still help her.
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@janus2@lemmy.zip 2026-06-27 06:48
"preliminary testing" and other kinds of screenings aren't super useful to patients. they mainly exist for doctors to use as supplemental evidence alongside their professional judgment to justify writing a referral for full testing. I was screened twice in elementary school and once in college at teachers' requests, and my screening results indicated I was "unlikely" to have ADHD. But I was diagnosed at 29 years old because I finally listened to the psychiatrist and stopped insisting that I couldn't possibly have it because [insert list of misinformed wrong lines of reasoning]. it's worth looking for testing services that offer sliding scale fees. sometimes they have long wait times, sometimes not. i hope you guys find the care you need, good luck <3