A recent study has uncovered a fascinating insight into how some individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) thrive under pressure.
Maggie Sibley, a renowned clinical psychologist and psychiatry professor at the University of Washington, embarked on a journey to explore the possibility of adults recovering from ADHD. Her groundbreaking research delved into a National Institute of Mental Health dataset tracking 600 ADHD patients over 16 years.
The findings revealed a fluctuating pattern in ADHD symptoms, with individuals experiencing periods of improvement followed by relapses. This led Sibley to investigate further what circumstances could potentially alleviate ADHD symptoms.
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In her latest study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, Sibley revisited the same dataset to unravel the mystery behind relief from ADHD symptoms. Contrary to her initial hypothesis, she discovered something unexpected.
The study identified three distinct groups among ADHD patients: those achieving full recovery temporarily, those experiencing partial remission, and those with consistent symptoms over time.
Surprisingly, individuals who achieved temporary full recovery often did so during high-stress periods. Those with partial remission were also more likely to have concurrent anxiety issues.
Arij Alarachi, a psychology PhD student at McMaster University specializing in ADHD and anxiety research, emphasized that different circumstances can trigger varied responses in individuals with ADHD.
2024-10-26 07:00:31
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