# @healthline on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbVgICRlAB9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68417538-healthline-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-28T12:07:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Healthline (@healthline) — https://gondola.cc/healthline

## Caption

One of the most common myths about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is that only children can receive a diagnosis. In reality, many people may get ADHD diagnoses as adults.

Here's the breakdown:
1️⃣ Most people don't outgrow it: Research shows that only about 10% of children with ADHD completely outgrow symptoms in adulthood, though symptoms often evolve or present differently as you get older.
2️⃣ Adult diagnosis is comprehensive: Because adults frequently learn to "mask" or compensate for their symptoms, a proper evaluation involves looking at childhood history (before age 12), completing behavior rating scales, and reviewing daily work or relationship challenges.
3️⃣ It requires ruling out other causes: Mental health professionals and doctors perform physical exams and psychological screenings to ensure symptoms aren't caused by overlapping conditions, such as anxiety, mood disorders, or thyroid issues.

📌 Save this if you're navigating an adult ADHD journey. 

Article Medically Reviewed By: Andy Watkins-McCall, MD, MPH
Article Review Date: 3/17/25
Source: Sandra Silva. (2025, March 17). Can You Outgrow ADHD or Receive a Diagnosis as an Adult? Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/how-to-get-diagnosed-with-adhd

 #ADHDawareness #adultADHD #ADHDfacts #mentalhealth

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