Case Study: Dealing With ADHD And Depression

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James reported his history dealing with ADHD and Depression, he stated has trouble focusing and concentrating. He identified his pattern of behavior as having no motivation and giving up rather quickly, because of lost of drive. He identified times when he gave up, such as allowing his daughter to be taken into foster care and not fighting to get her back. He stated he has struggles with instability of moving back and forth in between jobs. James processed more often he suppresses his emotions because he does not want to acknowledge them, instead reverting to drugs and is able to forget about his problems. He shared not having that father figure in his life gave him no purpose and therefore he has not learned how to communicate and love his

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