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The Adult ADHD Doctor Discussion Guide12 is a convenient tool to help you prepare for a discussion with your healthcare professional (HCP).
Are you the person you know you can be? Many adults with ADHD feel frustrated by unrealized potential. If you think you may have adult ADHD, we encourage you to work with your doctor to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. This interactive questionnaire can help you get started.
Only your doctor can determine whether you have adult ADHD, and only you and your doctor, working together, can develop the right treatment plan. But by answering a few questions, you may be able to see whether you could benefit from a discussion with your doctor. Your answers here can provide a good starting point.
Doctor Discussion Guide—Answers
1 = Never or Almost Never
2 = Sometimes
3 = Often or Frequently
4 = Very Often or All the Time
| Work |
| If I have to do something that requires a lot of thought or planning, I put it off for as long as I can. |
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| I have trouble wrapping up the final details of a project. |
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| My mind sometimes wanders or "drifts away" when I'm reading. |
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| Despite all my effort and preparation, my performance is not consistent. |
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| I find myself easily distracted by noise or activity around me. |
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| Family |
| I sometimes completely forget about special occasions or scheduled family events. |
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| I tend to "tune out" in the middle of conversations. |
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| I have difficulty managing finances: bank accounts, bill-paying, etc. |
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| I put things down at home and then can't seem to find them. |
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| I just can't seem to unwind or relax, even when I have the time. |
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| Social Life |
| I make decisions too quickly, without thinking, and then regret it later. |
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| I feel impatient when I have to wait (e.g., in line or when stopped at a red light). |
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| I sometimes talk too much when I'm around others. |
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| I fidget or squirm with my hands and feet when I have to sit still for a long time. |
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| I have trouble managing conflicts or making compromises. |
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Bring this checklist along with you to your next doctor's appointment to assist you in your discussion about your adult ADHD treatment program.
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