An Overview of Facts for ADHD in Adults

Perhaps you have been diagnosed with or suspect you have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (A.D.H.D). You may think a friend or member of your family is showing the symptoms of A.D.H.D. In any case you will probably wish to learn more.

How common is A.D.H.D?

A.D.H.D has been recognized and treated in children for many years Initially, it was thought that children or adolescents with A.D.H.D would "outgrow" the symptoms. However, we now know that a significant number of individuals take the disorder though to adulthood. Increasingly, adults are being diagnosed with ADHD, most of these adults have gone though life not knowing they suffer from a neurological disorder and in many cases have been diagnosed as having a mental illness.

Their ADHD was not picked in childhood and they have gone down many paths looking for answers to the many questions they have had around

Why they cannot seem to learn from their mistakes,

Why they keep forgetting appointments, birthdays or meetings with friends and family.

Why they keep going from one job to another

They very often feel discontent.

The most comman symptoms and signs of A.D.H.D

Inattention (distractibility)

Hyperactivity alternating with periods ofImpassivity or fatigue.

Poor short term memory

With an onset that began in childhood by adulthood undiagnosed / untreated ADHD has very often caused significant impairment in school at work and with social interaction. At one time or another everyone experiences difficultys concentrating on a task, fidgetiness, and impulsiveness. These occasional feelings and behaviors do not necessarily mean a person has A.D.H.D.

The differences between those with ADHD and those who do not have the disorder is the severity of the symptoms and a long history of difficulties that affects individuals throughout their life.

WHAT CAUSES A.D.H.D?

The exact causes of A.D.H.D are not known. However, there is a neurobiological basis for the disorder. A.D.H.D is believed to be the result of an imbalance or deficiency in chemicals or neurotransmitters in the brain.

Heredity is also considered to play a strong role, although the exact patterns of genetic transmission have not been established. It is important to understand that A.D.H.D is not due to

weakness in character,

bad parenting,

moral failing.

Low intelligence

In fact many individuals with A.D.H.D are gifted or exceptionally intelligent. Problems in prenatal development, birth complication, and subsequent neurological damage may contribute to A.D.H.D in a small percentage of cases.

THE PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS OF A.D.H.D

Inattention (distracability)

Inattention is defined as the inability to regulate attention or concentration during the performance of a task. A person with A.D.H.D who demonstrates inattention (distractability) may be easily distracted by

sights and sounds,

internal thoughts

that intrude on the task at hand.

IMPULSIVITY

People with A.D.H.D who act impulsively do not have an ability to stop and consider consequences before

Acting,

Interrupting others,

May blurt out answers before questions are completely stated.

In some individuals with A.D.H.D impulsivity has led to serious problems with impulse buying,taking drugs , drinking moving house or jobs.

HYPERACTIVITY

ADHD Adults also experience hyperactivity difficult which is in relaxing or sitting still. They feel restless and have a powerful urge to move around rather then remain stationary to

Read

Study

Wor,

Watch TV or a movie.

If you can identify with any of the above and would like to know how to deal with the difficulties that come with having A.D.H.D.then please contact Christine. You can start changing direction and bring organization into your life and live life more productivly .

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