Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/I've got ADHD how long will i live

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Expert: Sarah-Jayne Caroline Bass from www.adders.org - 3/19/2008


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hi my names daniel and I've got ADHD and I'm wondering what my live expectancy is? And also what are the odds of me not having 2 take any medication at all?

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Hi

I am not a medical expert just an addult with ADHD and a parent of a child of 23 with ADHD

As for life expectancy i don't see any reason for it to be any different to normal to be honest it isn't a life threatening problem so to speak

As for medication well that is personal choice depending on severity of the condition

However it is the most highly researched form of medication so you need to look at things with open mind and check things out properly before coming to any decision

Please check out my main site at http://www.adders.org where there is a lot of information that you may find helpful and also a busy forum board where we also have an Ask the Expert board as well  

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Sarah-Jayne Caroline Bass from www.adders.org

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,(ADD/ADHD) United Kingdom issues, Education Problems, but not diagnoses.

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Run Thanet ADDers Support Group and www.adders.org Internet Online Support for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

High School and the School of Life living with a Child diagnosed with ADHD and also myself with ADD

Have a son aged 23 years diagnosed with ADHD at age of 12 after years of problems. Many problems fighting the Education System to get the best for child. Diagnosed myself with ADD.

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