Adults with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) feel mad at the world, misunderstood, hemmed in, and pushed around. Their constant opposition to authority figures can make it difficult to keep jobs or maintain relationships and marriages. In other words, ODD interferes with patients’ personal and professional lives and it does so without rest.
The good news is that psychotherapy and medication are both effective treatments for getting symptoms under control.
If any of the above symptoms seem familiar over the last six months or longer, take the results of this screener to a mental health professional for an evaluation.
It should be noted that untreated, ODD can progress into Conflict Disorder and other serious conditions.
The symptom criteria above was summarized from the American Psychiatric Association DSM 5, 2013. The screening test is designed to determine whether you show symptoms similar to those of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). It is not a diagnostic tool. If you have concerns about possible ODD see a mental health professional. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation. This self-test is for personal use only. (SOURCES: The Ultimate ADHD Test eBook; aacap.org; aacap.org; my.clevelandclinic.org)
