Can ptsd mask adhd?

What symptoms does PTSD share with ADHD? While ADHD is a completely separate condition, it still shares several symptoms with PTSD—symptoms that are easily masked by a PTSD diagnosis. Some of the shared symptoms include: Difficulty concentrating.

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2023-11-25 04:44:07

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What are adhd mood swings like?
Symptoms of Mood Swings in ADHD
Switching from excited one moment to sad, angry, or anxious the next. Fluctuating between having trouble paying attention and hyperfocusing on an activity. Having bursts of energy and fatigue through the day. Feeling emotions intensely and having difficulty regulating them.
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Does kratos have ptsd?
Kratos' story begins with him attempting suicide in a moment of despair. Kratos is a soldier with PTSD.
2024-02-05 03:37:38

Is my adhd actually ptsd?
There are several overlapping symptoms between PTSD and ADHD, including concerns with executive functioning and restlessness. There also are some defining differences, such as intrusive memories and flashbacks. Comorbidity estimates among ADHD and PTSD range from roughly 12% to 37% across the lifespan.
2024-01-10 09:48:43

Can intelligence mask adhd?
High IQ may “mask” the diagnosis of ADHD by compensating for deficits in executive functions in treatment-naïve adults with ADHD.
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