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Adults who claim to have ADHD? 1 in 4 may be faking it
MSNBC ^ | 4-25-11 | Linda Carroll

Posted on 04/28/2011 4:40:02 PM PDT by dynachrome

Amid what some claim is a growing epidemic of ADHD diagnoses, a study finds that almost one in four adults who show up in doctors' offices seeking treatment may be exaggerating — or even faking — their symptoms.

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Some of those who exaggerated their symptoms actually had ADHD, but embellished their reports to ensure they got diagnosed, said the study's lead author, Paul Marshall, a clinical neuropsychologist with Hennepin Faculty Associates, a medical group that provides services at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.Others didn't have the disorder at all, but were having a tough time dealing with their workloads and lives.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: adhd; fakingit; freedrugs
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Well, hey, if the taxpayers will fund your drugs, why not go for it?
1 posted on 04/28/2011 4:40:09 PM PDT by dynachrome
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Dangit, gotta proof read better. sorry about leaving the ads in, in the middle of the excerpt.


2 posted on 04/28/2011 4:41:13 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: dynachrome

You might have ADHD


3 posted on 04/28/2011 4:43:09 PM PDT by woofie
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To: dynachrome

Phony claims of “Bi-Polar”, ADD, etc. are used widely to get SSDI paid and we wonder where the money goes? (Also pays illegals with benefits, too).


4 posted on 04/28/2011 4:44:47 PM PDT by traditional1 ("Don't gotsta worry 'bout no mo'gage, don't gotsta worry 'bout no gas; Obama gonna take care o' me!)
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Phony claims of “Bi-Polar”, ADD, etc. are used widely to get SSDI paid and we wonder where the money goes? (Also pays illegals with benefits, too).

Wait'l it starts paying for suicide bombers. That's going to be fun.

5 posted on 04/28/2011 4:48:18 PM PDT by Steely Tom (Obama goes on long after the thrill of Obama is gone)
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To: woofie

heh If they had such drugs when I was growing up, my folks probably would have drugged me out!


6 posted on 04/28/2011 4:48:47 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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A woman who’s blog I read, was just diagnosed with this. I am skeptical BUT she was immediately put on medicine! Helps BIG PHARMA! I am always amazed how people just start popping whatever their dr gives them without looking into the side effects!


7 posted on 04/28/2011 4:49:20 PM PDT by Cricket24 (Proud to be a CONSERVATIVE WOMAN!!!!!!!)
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If there is a government check involved, yes, people will fake it


8 posted on 04/28/2011 4:58:17 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Happiness)
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To: dynachrome

Personally I think that the medical terms ‘bipolar’ and ADHD are phony in and of themselves. I do not claim to be an expert though, I am only stating the impression I get from the new outburst I have seen of people (and kids) claiming to have these conditions and being medicated.


9 posted on 04/28/2011 5:00:14 PM PDT by TheBigIf
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Uhhh, what did you say? I got distracted by the shiny ink bottle on my desk.


10 posted on 04/28/2011 5:01:05 PM PDT by Erasmus (I love "The Raven," but then what do I know? I'm just a poetaster.)
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Personally I think that the medical terms ‘bipolar’ and ADHD are phony in and of themselves. I do not claim to be an expert though,

That's a plus.

11 posted on 04/28/2011 5:03:53 PM PDT by workerbee (We're not scared, Maobama -- we're pissed off!)
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To: dynachrome

I sure miss the blackberry brady floats mom would make to get us to calm down at night


12 posted on 04/28/2011 5:05:41 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom!!! <sarc>)
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Quite probably true
And the % is likely higher

Although I've met persons who were
pretty good candidates for the dx
They are usually not the ones
who bring up the subject

Adult attention issues are
much more likely to be related to:

1. Poor Sleep hygiene / sleep apnea
2. Substance Use / Abuse
3. Undiagnosed mood disorders
4. Caffeine overuse / Prescription drugs

13 posted on 04/28/2011 5:10:54 PM PDT by HangnJudge
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If I was going to fake having something, I think it would be Tourette’s syndrome.


14 posted on 04/28/2011 5:10:59 PM PDT by Repeal The 17th (Tagline closed for repairs. Please use the next available tagline. We appreciate your patience.)
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Cartman’s “Golden Ticket”?

;)


15 posted on 04/28/2011 5:11:47 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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Poor Sleep hygiene?


16 posted on 04/28/2011 5:13:19 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom!!! <sarc>)
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s’ok I was bored with the article by then anyway.


17 posted on 04/28/2011 5:15:13 PM PDT by Oztrich Boy (The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.- H. L. Mencken)
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1 in 4 may be faking it.... How about 100%. When did ADIDIT become fashionable?


18 posted on 04/28/2011 5:15:12 PM PDT by Safetgiver (I'd rather die under a free American sky than live under a Socialist regime.)
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“When did ADIDIT become fashionable?”

I read somewhere that the definiton had been changed in the late 90s. Same with the definiton of autism to a sliding scale.


19 posted on 04/28/2011 5:17:59 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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If I was going to fake having something, I think it would be Tourette’s syndrome.... WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT YOU###@@@#!!!^^&&&***((())))?


20 posted on 04/28/2011 5:19:03 PM PDT by Safetgiver (I'd rather die under a free American sky than live under a Socialist regime.)
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