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[mijahe]

I got 75 - Adult ADHD

Originally Posted by bitzy

68 - moderate adhd
I was officially diagnosed with mild inattentive adhd and a mild organizational learning disability 6 months ago. However, their pervasive effect on my life is hardly mild.

Yes, I have the same thought. I think I'm mild in comparison to people here, but ADDers are supposed to be not very good judges of self.

Originally Posted by HF

No, I'm purely inattentive.... That's why my score is a bit low, as most of the hyperactive questions don't apply to me -- I'm not very impulsive compared to those with the H factor here, but I tend to be more so than the general population.

Yep, I've looked at how it determines the 'ADHD-factor', and it does take H into account. So, purely inattentive will have lower scores. It's all very subjective though, as we're all rating ourselves, which, scientifically, is bound to be inaccurate.

[OsianADHDman]

You scored a total of 105

No wonder I got kicked outta school.

I got diagnosed at 15 so it was way too late anyway.

[mijahe]

Originally Posted by OsianADHDman

I got diagnosed at 15 so it was way too late anyway.

That's early man!!! Some of us here were Dx-ed at 30, 36, 40, 50.

[aloha1983]

109. I am the non-hyperactive version

[HighFunctioning]

It is all quite subjective, I agree mijahe. Another factor is the tendency to compare one to the surrounding environment. I'm sure those who work and live with others like themselves score differently than those who work with those who follow instructions in a similar manner to computers reading punch cards or scanning documents. If one stands out in this manner, I could guess that their score would be naturally higher.

[Scattered]

Score 72 -- another who needs to immediately call a doctor! Interesting their categories -- Borderline, Mild, Moderate, and Adult. Does that mean my ADD grew up?

[HighFunctioning]

Originally Posted by Scattered

Score 72 -- another who needs to immediately call a doctor! Interesting their categories -- Borderline, Mild, Moderate, and Adult. Does that mean my ADD grew up?

Alternative View: Well, if they replaced "immediately" with "sometime in the future", it wouldn't be very motivating to those who have the disorder. No, I don't think anyone really needs to call 911 or another emergency number. Perhaps it's simply a motivational tactic.

[meadd823]

Alternative View: Well, if they replaced "immediately" with "sometime in the future", it wouldn't be very motivating to those who have the disorder

LMAO -

"some time in the futrure" = later ---> ADD translation of "later" = never.

Alternative View makes sense to me.

[Eikon]

You scored a total of 91

It is highly likely that you are presently suffering from adult attention deficit disorder, according to your responses on this self-report questionnaire. You should not take this as a diagnosis of any sort, or a recommendation for treatment. However, it would be advisable and likely beneficial for you to seek further diagnosis from a trained mental health professional immediately

[ozchris]

what he said^

I got 91 too. :P

Overall, your responses indicate very severe behaviors that may be consistent with ADHD with possible significant impairment in your home, work, and social life areas.

You reported that you have been diagnosed with ADHD. Overall, your responses suggest very severe ADHD type symptoms. The fact that since beginning treatment your symptoms have not noticeably improved may indicate the need for you and your physician to re-assess your course of treatment. It is very important that you do not stop or make any changes to your treatment without discussing it with your doctor.

If you are concerned about your behaviors, talk to your doctor. Print this page to take with you to your appointment. It will help you and your doctor address your concerns.

No suprise that I scored this highly, I just wish getting medication to help wouldn't take so long in australia.

[ProcrastN8R2]

Originally Posted by mijahe

It's all very subjective though, as we're all rating ourselves, which, scientifically, is bound to be inaccurate.

I suspect that in rating ourselves, we are actually underestimating our symptoms. I know when I have taken one of these online quizzes and then my husband took it for me answering based on his observations of me, he gives me worse scores than I give myself.

I say: No, you should have answered that "sometimes" because I don't always do (fill in blank).
To which he says: Oh yes you do!

[Scattered]

On the WebMD test they said:

Overall, your responses indicate very severe behaviors that may be consistent with ADHD with possible significant impairment in your home, work, and social life areas.
You reported that you have been diagnosed with ADHD and are currently being treated with counseling or psychotherapy, complimentary or alternative therapy (e.g., vitamins, herbs, supplements, and etc.). Overall, your responses suggest very severe ADHD type symptoms. The fact that since beginning treatment your symptoms have not noticeably improved may indicate the need for you and your physician to re-assess your course of treatment.


Hmmmmm -- now if they'd just explain how to take my meds without triggering tics.


Actually, this made me think. I haven't really taken an assessment since I stoppped my medication -- it's easy to miss how much impact ADD has off meds -- too busy paddling to stay afloat to notice stuff like that. Don't know the solution though....

[Chadicus]

got a 109. i knew it was bad, but sheesh ... luckily I discovered medication two years ago and have been at least able to function since.

[Skully]

I just scored a 97, to bad it wasn't a math test!

[~Ødd~Scr~θθball]

My score was a .........

92

yesterday and today when I took it again I scored........

85

Yesterday I was Frazzled etc And today Calm So maybe emotions do affect our responses to this test and its Outcome. Interesting

Hi msam76, Wow , I'm glad to see you back among us. Missed seeing you in Chit chat ! How've you been...?