ADHD or ADD) and trauma can feel similar — the symptoms are so intertwined a single tug may cause the whole thing to cave in.Studies show that experiencing trauma increases a patient’s chances of being diagnosed with ADHD.1 What’s more, teasing out the origins of a patient’s trauma — and assessing its impact on the brain and body — can be complicated since many symptoms of trauma overlap with (and may be caused by) ADHD.1 Symptoms shared by ADHD and trauma include:ADHD and trauma present similarly; accurately assessing and treating them requires skill and experience.
For example, poor working memory is associated with ADHD, but also may be the hallmark of a mind avoiding thoughts of a traumatic experience.
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