How do I know I have ADHD? | The Conversation | Focus on Africa

Across the world, diagnoses of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder - or ADHD - are rising, including in Africa. While it is estimated that around 7% of children and adolescents are living with ADHD on the continent, doctors in Nigeria and Kenya told Focus on Africa that there has been a surge in diagnoses over the past few years. This is partly down to an explosion of information about the condition on social media. But medical professionals also warn that misinformation online is fuelling self-diagnosis. So, what does it really mean to live with ADHD in Africa? And what challenges exist in accessing proper medical support? We hear from 29-year-old Siham Azeroual from Morocco who spent six years trying to get a diagnosis. #focusonafrica #bbcafrica #adhd #autism 00:00-00:37 Coming up 00:40-02:00 Meeting Siham 02:00-05:40 Siham's journey to get a diagnosis 05:40-07:10 Getting diagnosed with ADHD after six years 07:10-09:02 Dr Oyieke on the symptoms of ADHD and autism 09:04-10:30 The stigma around ADHD and autism 10:30-13:30 Dealing with ADHD and autism in the workplace 13:30-15:00 Being a new mother 15:00-16:57 The struggles of getting medication 16:57-18:00 The links between ADHD and autism 18:14-19:15 Tools Siham uses to manage the symptoms 19:15-21:30 Myths around ADHD and autism 21:30-23:15 Siham's support group Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Fana Negash and Basma El Atti Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Editor: Maryam Abdalla Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/