Posted by Sulpicia on July 5, 2001, at 1:40:14
In reply to Adult ADD? What are the symptoms?, posted by AMenz on July 2, 2001, at 9:40:18
> Hi,
go to http://add.about.com/health/add
and click on the diagnosis link. The criteria for kids and
adults is the same -- the adult diagnostic interview is just a
bit trickier because ADD/HD [it comes in hyper and not-hyper flavors
along with a mixed version] has to be present from childhood.I'm not sure where KID A gets his info but I've never seen
any literature in peer-reviewed journals to support his statements.
Just the opposite in fact. Please post citations in case I'm wrong.There simply isn't enough data to know what happens to adults with ADD.
It's only recently that psychiatry has gotten around to acknowledging
that somewhere between 25 and 60% of people don't outgrow it.Anecdotally, I can tell you I have ADD and I'm finishing my dissertation.
1 marriage, 2 kids yadda yadda.
The real issue is comorbidity. ADD most often has a comorbid disorder. For me
it's depression, which I can deal with via meds, so too for ADD.
Bipolar is a relatively common comorbid and it stands to reason that if
BP is severe or refractory, life can be pretty miserable.Bipolar needs a mood stabilizer.
Your hubby needs an accurate diagnosis. ADD can be treated with
stimulants or AD meds, tho a very small # of people respond to the
latter. Stimulants are risky for bipolars because they can set off mania,
which could make his inability to support himself look positively *wonderful*
by comparison. Usually stimulants are not used until mood stabilization is
well in hand.
Do you have a clinician with good med experience?
Zoloft is an unlikely treatment for bipolar. Possibly if he were
treated correctly, or re-evaluated, he might be able to function.
Good luck,
S.
poster:Sulpicia
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