(2/8) Why you don't know what you don't know about ADHD

In this series I talk about some of what's behind the controversies associated with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); some reasons why the true nature and seriousness of the disorder is so deeply and widely misunderstood; some of the historiography and clinical descriptions of it; a wee bit about what it's like to live with it, and a brief description of the most comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of ADHD as an 'executive functioning deficit disorder' rather than an attentional one -- one which much more effectively explains and more fully accounts for the pervasive and disabling effects in multiple domains of life that this disorder causes IF it is untreated//unmanaged.
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For a very short screener for ADHD in adults, empirically proven to be more effective at sorting adults who have the disorder from those who do not vs. the DSM-V, scroll down below the subheading "Diagnosing ADHD in Adults: The DSM 5 Criteria" to the numbered items section of this doc: www.continuingedcourses.net/ac...
See also what the acronym in the title of the book by psychiatrists and clinical experts in ADHD, Drs Craig Surman and Tim Bilkey (with co-author Karen Weintraub) stands for: "F.A.S.T. M.I.N.D.S.: How To Thrive If You Have ADHD (Or Think You Might)".
Identification with what you find there in no way constitutes a good substitute for a proper medical diagnosis of ADHD (which should always involve an in-depth taking of patient history), but it could very well indicate that further assessment for the disorder is warranted, should you wish to seek it.
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[@adrenamagpie488]

You are wonderful, Enid, and will make a fantastic psychotherapist. You sent me the most encouraging email, and it was super helpful for me. (I am female ENFP with ADHD who emailed you regarding how others view me this summer.) Thank you so much!!! Best of luck, still love your videos. :D

[@EnidFPatternson]

Hey, sis. ;-) I remember you, Adrena! You were lovely.
Thank you so much for all those kindnesses and the interesting contact we had. I hope you're doing well!

[@dred05m61]

If you listen trough the psycho-analytic talking and the profound use of scientifically words, you can see an amazingly beautiful woman with a lot of potential.