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    Überraschende ADHS-Forschung zeigt, dass höhere Lebensanforderungen mit einer Verringerung der Symptome einhergehen

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    1. mvea on

      I’ve linked to the news release in the post above. In this comment, for those interested, here’s the link to the peer reviewed journal article:

      https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/fluctuating-adhd-multimodal-treatment-of-adhd-mta-study/

      From the linked article:

      Surprising ADHD research finds greater life demands linked to reduced symptoms

      A long-term study has shed new light on how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) changes over time, finding that most individuals experience alternating periods of symptom remission and recurrence rather than a static course of persistent symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, suggests that ADHD is not a simple condition that either resolves or persists but one that often fluctuates depending on life circumstances and other factors.

      The study also shed light on the role of environmental demands in shaping ADHD symptoms. Participants were more likely to experience remission during periods of higher environmental demands, such as taking on significant responsibilities at work, school, or home. This counterintuitive finding suggests that structured, demanding environments may help some individuals with ADHD manage their symptoms more effectively, possibly by providing external motivation or structure.

    2. kheret on

      Anecdotally, I’ve had multiple friends with PhDs diagnosed recently, they masked really well during the chaos of grad school and it helped that their research was their “special interest.” Only settling into the normal job routine did they identify the problem.

    3. AnxietyJello on

      That’s really interesting.

      I do wonder if it could sometimes also just could go the other way? I mean that a temporary reduction in the severity of symptoms allows for successful higher environmental demands?

      Either way I’m sure that other people with ADHD also aren’t surprised that we (sometimes/often) perform better under pressure or demand then without it. Especially if it’s related to a topic that just naturally interests us in some way.

    4. Kjaamor on

      Sometimes I feel like ADHD swallowed a previous diagnosis called ADHD. My ADHD patients back in the day didn’t improve in such circumstances, but many of the people I meet in public these days with ADHD or “undiagnosed ADHD” seem to experience exactly what is described here.

      Trying to slow the popularisation of modern ADHD is a fool’s game, but I think we need to create a new diagnosis for all those people with old ADHD who might be left behind by these definitions.

    5. nokeyblue on

      Im nor sure if I have ADHD but I definitely function better when there’s outside pressure and *stuff* to do that I understand *needs doing.* As soon as that is over, I go floppy and useless.

    6. TA2556 on

      Higher life demands = more stress

      Stress response = Release of dopamine

      I’m a first responder and the overwhelming majority of our department (a large, county-based 911 EMS system) has, or has at one time been told, they have ADHD.

      A high-demand, high-stress environment is where a lot of us thrive because of this. A life with greater demands causing a decrease in symptoms doesn’t surprise me!

    7. kingawsume on

      Anecdotally, it’s a lot easier to kick yourself in the rear when you can feel the compactor starting to squeeze you. When I finally moved out I realized I didn’t know what I was going to do when I woke uo every morning. I managed myself a lot better when I was still taking classes.

    8. Blammo25 on

      That’s interesting because every time I’ve had a vacation or a few days off I would just get stuck in procrastination hell.

    9. Loose_Perception_928 on

      Yeah this checks our for me. I don’t really resonate with a lot of comments I see from people here with some obviously common ADHD behaviours. I’ve had a lot of responsibilities my whole life, and failure was not a luxury I could ever afford. So I’ve always just gotten it done. Despite my problems of which I have many, my life has turned out pretty good. I’ve made a great career and have a beautiful wife and kids. I’m supposed to start meds for the first time in the next month or so. I’m over 40.

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