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Information On The Evidences And Therapy For Adulthood Attention Deficit Disorder
by Trevor Price,
published December 3, 2008
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hough the symptoms of attention deficit disorder may seem obviously apparent, the disorder often goes undiagnosed in adults. People dealing with it might be constantly fidgeting, easily aggravated, chronically impatient or unable to focus on a task. They may jump from activity to activity or have trouble concentrating.
But are these the symptoms of a youngster suffering from ADHD? No, they're the evidences of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. And though Adult ADHD is extremely prevalent amongst adults, particularly those who suffered from the disorder as a child, it's often either difficult to spot or attributed to stress or immaturity. To find out more about this disorder, including how it's treated and it's symptoms, read on.
How Common is Adult ADHD?
About 1 to 2% of adult men and women, or roughly 5 million Americans, have problems maintaining attention or controlling their movements and impulses. ADHD refers to a spectrum of difficulties in restraining motion and paying attention.
Unfortunately, the symptoms they suffer from are often harder to spot and will be missed by doctors and even the patient themselves.
The Symptoms of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Restlessness, fidgeting and squirming
- An inability to sustain any form of focused activity (like reading) for a long period of time
- An inability to remember small details and constantly being distracted
- Difficulty concentrating on what others are saying
- Impatience - for example, irritable when forced to wait in line or traffic
- Pronounced mood swings that run from depression and unhappiness to high energy excitement and happiness
- Failure to stay on a single task, and instead jumping from task to task
- Time management and punctuality problems
- Aggressive or irritable personality reflected in a hot and easily flared temper
- Impulsive decision making - for example, with relationships or purchasing decisions
- Easily frustrated and unable to handle stress and everyday hurdles
- Poor body image and low self esteem coupled with an inability to maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise
- Lack of Maturity
Instead of running around the room, breaking things and throwing toys on the floor like a child with ADHD may do, an adult with the disorder will simply constantly be in motion. They'll often tap their feet, fidget with their hands or move around in their chair.
Steps to Treating an Adult
There are support groups and medical professionals out there who can help you get treatment for your disorder. You can try contacting physicians in your area that work with children suffering from ADHD or you call the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. They can often refer individuals to qualified and experienced professionals in their area.
And remember, though the symptoms of attention deficit disorder may seem similar to those often associated with stress, adults need to be serious about attending to this often debilitating disorder. It can be treated - and with the right drug treatment program administered by an experienced doctor, having adult ADHD treated is a life-changing experience.
The treatment is certainly preferable to the daily frustrations that accompany the disorder.
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