Q: I have anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and depression. My son was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5, and he has a lot of impulsive behaviors that I also have. Could I have ADHD too?
A: If a child has ADHD, there is a significantly greater chance that one or the other parent also has this disorder. However, this is not always the case. Conditions such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression can co-occur with ADHD, but generally they are genetically independent of the ADHD condition. I suggest you speak to your care provider, particularly the person who has diagnosed you with these conditions, about the possibility that you may also have ADHD.
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