how many people are being diagnost with A.D.D./A.D.H.D. a year?
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I don't know but it seems nowadays they diagnose any hyperactivity or problem behavior in kids as ADHD.  Why don't you ask this in the "Mental Health" category?
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You can check with a dr., but it is not too unusual.
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Well, I had symptoms for 25 years before I was diagnosed. I think you just cope because that's all you nkow. Some cope better than others with the damage it causes. However, once I was diagnosed, I had trouble coping with the diagnosis of a mental illness. That took a long time to come to terms with.
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i think a normal person goes at least once a day or every other day.  Don't think its much more than that.  If it is, you should probably be seeing a doc.
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We have this problem also, our son is 8 and developmentally he is under 1. The diagnosis rate is about 70% right now, that is up from 50% 10 years ago. Our son has tested normal on every test they have given him.
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yes adults can and actually many are because of aspergers, its a form of autism that until recently had been overlooked. how to be checked I am not sure I would recommend psycologist or neurologist.
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Unfortunately, there is no single test that diagnoses Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD).  This is because the disease itself is still relatively poorly defined.  Unlike other diseases, there is no standard physical finding that you can attribute to this disorder.  The Diagnostic & Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) specifies a set of functional criteria that diagnoses ADD/ADHD.  There are 3 types of ADD/ADHD, predominantly hyperactive, predominantly inattentive or both.  To be functionally diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, you must have 6 or more symptoms of inattentiveness or 6 or more symptoms of hyperactivity.  A battery of psychological tests that include a number of logic, quantitative, audio and problem-solving tests are usually used to come to this diagnosis. Usually, trained psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians or family doctors, and neurologists are usually qualified to make such a diagnosis.  It is important to find someone experienced with ADHD diagnosis when looking for diagnosis and treatment for ADD/ADHD.
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A.D.D.   i have adult a.d.d.  i have the opposite reaction to certain drugs.  the medications that they give to treat a.d.d. and hyper activity disorder are actually stimulants, but calm a person with either of the mentioned disorders.
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Sorry, it can not be cured, however the best strategy I know of that is natural is structure.  Have structure built into every aspect of their life.  Stay with a strict schedule and have things be predictable for the child.  It works for me and I have several students in my classroom who have difficulty with A.D.H.D.
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Today, 64.5 percent of adult Americans (about 127 million) are categorized as being overweight or obese. Each year, obesity causes at least 300,000 excess deaths in the U.S., and healthcare costs of American adults with obesity amount to approximately $100 billion.\n\nRecent studies on the epidemiology of anorexia have suggested an incidence of between 8 and 13 cases per 100,000 persons per year and an average prevalence of 0.3% using strict criteria for diagnosis. These studies also confirm the view that the condition largely affects young adolescent females, with females aged between 15 and 19 making up 40% of all cases. Furthermore, the majority of cases are unlikely to be in contact with mental health services.\n\nWhile it was once thought that obesity was largely due to genes, it is not the case so much today.  Many people are eating for more reasons than sustaining hunger; psychological or mental disorders play a part, lack of activity, inadequate nutrients replace the nutritional value the body needs (i.e., fat burgers, fried foods, etc.).\n\nWith so few reporting their anorexic condition to the medical field, it is difficult to gauge numbers that would be in comparison to obesity to measure hospital costs, etc.\n\nPersonally, I think both conditions are problematic but would say that obesity is a bigger problem due to the NUMBER of individuals it has plagued.  WIth insufficient data to compare, it seems though, unlikely, that there are that many suffering from anorexia (by viewing physical appearance) than that of obese people (there seem to be more and more waddling around these days - and they are younger than before).
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Unfortunately, I understand AND believe you.  I have a hard-to-diagnose condition that took me 16 doctors and 15 years to resolve.\n\nMany doctors have such huge egos that they assume that if THEY don't know the answer, that there ISN'T an answer, and therefore it's "all in your mind."\n\nDon't put up with this poppycock.  Find another neuro whose knowledge base is bigger than his ego.
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http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/news/recipients.htm\n\nnot the latest data, but I am looking for current numbers.
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Have you seen a doctor about it?
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Unfortunately, neither are actually official diagnoses... \n\n\nAntisocial personality disorder (APD) is a personality disorder which is often characterised by antisocial and impulsive behaviour. APD is generally considered to be the same as, or similar to, the disorder that was previously known as psychopathic or sociopathic personality disorder. Approximately 3% of men and 1% of women have some form of antisocial personality disorder (source: DSM-IV).\n\nThe DSM-IV-TR, a widely used manual for diagnosing mental disorders (see also:DSM cautionary statement), defines anti-social personality disorder as a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following:\n\n   1. failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest\n   2. deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure\n   3. impulsivity or failure to plan ahead\n   4. irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults\n   5. reckless disregard for safety of self or others\n   6. consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations\n   7. lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another\n\nThe manual lists the following additional necessary criteria:\n\n    * The individual is at least age 18 years.\n    * There is evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15 years.\n    * The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of Schizophrenia or a Manic Episode.\n\n\nI would say however, that the above is mostly a 'sociopath'\n\nI would consider a 'psychopath' to have a psychotic disorder, such as \n\n# Brief Psychotic Disorder \n# Delusional Disorder \n# Schizoaffective Disorder \n# Schizophreniform Disorder\n# Schizophrenia \n# Shared Psychotic Disorder \n\n\nBut then, it's very difficult to tell sometimes between psychotic and delusional!\n\nHope that helps!
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Ask the doctor who diagnosed you.
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First, to the Tom Cruise above me, you can go shove off. No one gives a sh*t about your opinions when they actually live with this disorder. Besides, your "9/10" stat is totally made up and ADD and ADHD are both technically the same thing, as doctors now more formally diagnose people as ADHD-inattentive type, ADHD-hyperactive type, or ADHD-combined type.\n\nAs for the question, I'm just going to say...if the person hasn't gone to a psychiatrist and been formally diagnosed, they might as well do it. A psychiatrist can recommend some different wayts to concentrate, etc.
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How long did it take for you to get diagnosed after experiencing symptoms?\n\nHow has this diagnosis changed your life?\n\nAre you modifying your behaivior (diet/physical activity) to help keep it under control?