Do You Have Adult ADHD?

Do You Have Adult ADHD?
Adult ADHD is frequently misdiagnosed as major depressive disorder. åçBillion Photos/Shutterstock
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José Schrijver was 28 when she suffered severe emotional burnout and finally had to face her suspected reality. The root of her struggles was attention-deficit disorder (ADD), and she was asked to do what she dreaded most—to take medication.

“I didn’t want to use medication, but they wouldn’t treat me if I didn’t try,” she said. “I was desperate for treatment at that time, so I tried medication for a year.”

Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
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