Should I get tested for ADHD?

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Are you wondering if your ADHD symptoms are too mild to get tested? Or if there’s enough of a benefit to getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult? Host Dr. Roberto Olivardia shares his own diagnosis story as he answers common questions about whether to get formally tested for ADHD as an adult.

For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:48) Should I get tested for ADHD?

(03:44) Can I diagnose myself with ADHD?

(05:17) What else do I need to know if I think I might have ADHD?

(08:41) Key takeaway, next episode, and credits

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• ADHD symptoms at different ages
• What is executive function?
• ADHD and eating disorders
• ADHD and substance abuse (Peach’s story)

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