Did the The Grand old Duke of York have ADHD? He probably didn’t have a psychiatric report showing the ups and downs. Below you will find parts of my report

Facts from my neurological report.

ADHD is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with
functioning or development and in which the symptoms have persisted for at least six months to a degree that is inconsistent with developmental level and that negatively impacts directly on social and academic/occupational activities. The symptoms are not solely a manifestation of oppositional behaviour, defiance, hostility, or a failure to understand tasks or instructions.

ADHD was initially thought to have been specific to childhood, but research has demonstrated that this is not the case and for many its symptoms clearly persist into adulthood causing disruption to functioning across contexts.

Adults with ADHD are consistently found to have lower levels of academic and occupational attainment, unstable employment and are at risk for substance abuse and antisocial behaviour (Barkley et al. 1996; Weiss & Hechtman 1993, cited in Conners 1999).

It is important to note that those who have ADHD are often able to focus on a specific area of interest that is important to them. That cognitive resource can be corralled in this way can be confusing to the people who encounter the adult with ADHD, drawing the unfortunate conclusion that the problematic behaviours are intentional, and that they are wilfully disruptive or inattentive, thus compounding their problems by introducing the element of social disapprobation.

In my opinion, Arlette meets the diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD) – Inattentive Presentation

Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA-5)
This is based on the DIVA-5.
Summary of DIVA scores:
9/9 symptoms for inattention as an adult (cut off 5/9) –

NOTE THE FULL MARKS – VERY PROUD OF MYSELF

9/9 symptoms for impulsivity and hyperactivity as an adult (cut off 5/9) – 100% ADHD

REALLY FULL MARKS AGAIN – THIS IS A FIRST FOR ME – I’M GOOD AT ADHD

100% seriously, and nobody noticed, not even me? Is there anyone else out there who has no idea what ADHD is? I suspect that there probably is – I can’t be the only one, in the world…….can I?

Opinion and Recommendations:
The purpose of this assessment was to confirm a diagnosis of ADHD and provide recommendations
on current and future treatment. This was conducted using a full Psychiatric Interview, Diagnostic
Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA 2.0), information from previous letters and reports, and
information from informants. –

TAKE THAT PANORAMA – A PRIVATE DIAGNOSIS PROPERLY DONE!

Hang on a minute – most of this report (which I didn’t share) was a copy of the 8 hours of my life that I spent filling in the forms. So I paid for someone to give me forms to fill in, so that they could copy them and give them back – interesting. I am pretty sure there was a lot more said in my interview. Let’s see – it was recorded, therefore I have the right to watch the video

2 1/2 hours of my life – again – value for money!

Now this is the good stuff – if you’ve got the stomach to read through it. Failing that I will produce a video.

Giftedness and ADHD

Sleep disruption, too much and too little – 20% of ADHD cataplectic falling asleep.

Stochastic resonance refers to a phenomenon where signals that would otherwise be too weak to be detected are boosted via the addition of white noise. In the context of ADHD, stochastic resonance theory suggests that signaling efficiency is improved in the brain through white noise. Brown noise is a different set of frequencies. Brown noise is also called red noise or Brownian noise. Brown noise can promote focus, relaxation, and sleep. Examples of brown noise include the sound of waterfalls, rivers, a running shower, thunder, or heavy rainfall.

Extremes in behaviour –

Rejection sensitive dysphoria

1. As mentioned, the key symptom of RSD is intense emotional pain. That pain usually has to be triggered by rejection or disapproval. However, people with RSD often have difficulty describing what it feels like because it’s so intense and unlike most other forms of pain (emotional or otherwise).
2. People with RSD often show the following traits and behaviors:
3. It’s very easy for them to feel embarrassed or self-conscious.
4. They show signs of low self-esteem and trouble believing in themselves.
5. They have trouble containing emotions when they feel rejected. This is often noticeable in children and teenagers with this condition. Some may react with sudden shows of anger or rage, while others may burst into tears.
6. Instead of losing control of their emotions outwardly, some people with RSD may turn their feelings inward. This can look like a snap onset of severe depression, and sometimes, it’s mistaken for sudden emotional shifts that can happen with bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder.
7. They’re often “people pleasers” and become intensely focused on avoiding the disapproval of others.
8. They may avoid starting projects, tasks or goals where there’s a chance of failure.
9. They compensate for their fear of failure or rejection by going all-out or striving for perfectionism. However, the downside of this is that they often experience intense anxiety and may not easily make self-care or downtime a priority.