Barb Consiglio:
As Allison Burke supported her daughter through an ADHD diagnosis, she couldn't help but notice similarities in her own life.

Allison Burke:
As I took her through that process and learned more about it, it was definitely like a light bulb moment, and I thought, I think a lot of this sounds familiar.

Barb Consiglio:
ADHD is a lifelong disorder, but those who go undiagnosed in childhood often carry unaddressed symptoms into adulthood, affecting work, relationships, and even their self-worth.

Allison Burke:
I really struggled with feeling like I could be good at anything, because it just felt like it took so much energy to get it accomplished.

Barb Consiglio:
Awareness of ADHD in adults is growing thanks to trending social media videos racking up millions of views.

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Justin Barterian, PhD: They've been a great way for people who may not have considered that they've had this disorder before to really consider it and to think about it.

Barb Consiglio:
A new national survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds 25% of adults now suspect they may have undiagnosed ADHD, but what worries experts is that only 13% have shared their suspicions with their doctor. That's raising concerns about the consequences of self-diagnosis.

Justin Barterian, PhD:
Anxiety and depression and ADHD and all these things can look a lot alike, but the wrong treatment can really exacerbate problems instead of help that person feel better and improve functioning and those sorts of things.

Barb Consiglio:
For Allison, medication paired with counseling and coaching to help keep her focused has been life-changing.

Allison Burke:
I'm able to navigate things, and I'm able to just kind of know what tools I need to help me to be more successful in all areas of my life.

Barb Consiglio:
At The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, I'm Barb Consiglio.