Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the perceptions of everyday suffering among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid mental disease. Directed content analysis guided by Eriksson’s theory on human suffering was performed on data from 20 individual interviews. Expressions of both suffering and well-being were identified; the former centred on loneliness and related to life, illness, and care, which supported Eriksson’s theory, whereas expressions of well-being related to ADHD diagnosis and supportive social relationships. Nevertheless, results indicate the need to expand those expressions in order to better contribute to developing a supportive rehabilitation regimen that can provide more interpersonal care.
Highlights
Research has suggested that living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a strength, the disorder affects many aspects of health, beginning in early childhood and continuing throughout adulthood [1]
The aim of this study was to describe the perceptions of everyday suffering among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid mental disease
Using a qualitative method involving deductive content analysis following the theory proposed by Eriksson, this study revealed suffering to be the most suitable way of understanding the life situation for adults with ADHD and concurrent mental disease
Summary
Research has suggested that living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a strength, the disorder affects many aspects of health, beginning in early childhood and continuing throughout adulthood [1]. 70% to 80% of adults with ADHD have at least one psychiatric disease, including depres-. A. Björk et al 584 sion, anxiety, substance abuse, personality disorder, or autism spectrum disorder. Björk et al 584 sion, anxiety, substance abuse, personality disorder, or autism spectrum disorder This complicates the diagnosis of ADHD since these conditions overlap [4] [5]. Adults with ADHD often suffer from a wide range of social, emotional, and psychological problems that affect both their professional and social lives [6]
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