The article discusses the increasing rates of ADHD diagnoses among adults, highlighting the personal story of Allison Burk, who discovered her own diagnosis at age 42 while seeking help for her daughter. With rising ADHD diagnoses in adults, a recent study estimates over 15 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed, many later in life. The surge in requests for evaluations indicates a growing awareness and recognition of ADHD as not just a childhood condition, but one that persists into adulthood, often with significant impact on daily functioning.
"Just in our clinic, requests for assessments have doubled in the last two years," said Justin Barterian, a psychologist based at Ohio State University.
"It's like there's an engine in you and you feel like it's always running, and you can't turn it off except with medication," said Judy Sandler, a 62-year-old Maine woman who was diagnosed in her 50s.
ADHD has been called the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in U.S. children, with more than 7 million kids diagnosed.
I was able to piece together that this might be something I was experiencing," said Burk, of Columbus, Ohio.
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