Abstract
Abstract
In Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) the transition from childhood to adolescence encompass changes in symptom manifestation and related problems. Given the potential negative impact of ADHD on adolescents, and the increased risk for dropping out from treatment, there is a need to understand more about how adolescents experience their condition. The aim of this study was to explore adolescents’ perceptions of how it is to live with ADHD. Twenty adolescents (15–17 years old, 12 girls) diagnosed with ADHD who had completed a skills training group were interviewed. Data was analysed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged: I find it hard to regulate what I take in and what comes out, I’ve really struggled but it does not seem to work, It impacts my vitality and my relationships, and I can be successful and things are getting better. The findings are discussed in terms of self-regulation, emotional impact, emotional dysregulation and loss of control versus empowerment.
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Research Square Platform LLC
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