Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD can present a range of symptoms. Often the first symptom that they will display is the inability to stay focused. Adults with ADHD are known to be easily distracted. They may be easily sidetracked, lose track of time, and have difficulty staying on task. Because ADHD often creates such extroverted tendencies, those with the disorder may seem overly energetic as well. All these factors can lead to difficulties at work and social activities, even just sitting down to eat lunch.
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD can present a range of symptoms. Often the first symptom that they will display is the inability to stay focused. Adults with ADHD are known to be easily distracted. They may be easily sidetracked, lose track of time, and have difficulty staying on task. Because ADHD often creates such extroverted tendencies, those with the disorder may seem overly energetic as well. All these factors can lead to difficulties at work and social activities, even just sitting down to eat lunch.
The other symptoms include impulsivity, which is difficulty in organizing activities or maintaining any tasks that have to be done. Impulsivity means that the individual cannot control what they are doing and often keeps on doing things that are impulsive, regardless of the consequences to themselves or other people. A person with ADHD is unable to plan and organize tasks and tends to be impulsive.
Adults with ADHD have a number of other symptoms such as distractibility, fatigue and poor concentration. They may also feel like giving up and may feel like their world is spinning out of control. It can cause frustration that can escalate to anger, frustration and depression. You might find yourself avoiding social situations, going through personal journals or even throwing in a tantrum if you are unable to get your point across.
Adults with ADHD have difficulty focusing because their brain has a difficulty transitioning from one task to another. It is characterized by trouble organizing information, making decisions and completing tasks. This means that they are easily distracted and have difficulty focusing.
ADHD symptoms can include: poor listening skills, trouble completing tasks, difficulty starting or following up on projects, getting lost, not being able to concentrate and staying awake/late for long periods of time. Because adults with ADHD typically have a harder time being organized, managing time, finishing projects and completing jobs, they are at higher risks of work-related injuries.
Adults with ADHD are also at higher risk of experiencing social difficulties such as shyness and poor social skills because of their impulsivity and increased need for action (e.g. moving toward what they think is a goal, rather than taking the time to think it through). This tendency to act on impulse is further exacerbated by other factors such as anxiety or depression. Combined with
the inability to delay gratification, the hyperactivity and impulsivity present in adults with ADHD can lead to more serious problems like substance abuse, anti-social behaviour, and criminal activity.
When left untreated, the symptoms of ADHD predominantly inattentive will continue to increase in intensity until the adult with ADHD has achieved normal behaviour. As a result, they will likely be unable to function normally in most social situations. This can lead to a high-stress level and depression which can further aggravate symptoms of ADHD inattentive.
There is some evidence that some stimulant medications used for children with ADHD can cause a mild elevation of blood pressure. One theory is that the increased heart rate that occurs
when children are taking stimulants like Ritalin may be reflected in the increased blood pressure. There is also some preliminary evidence that Sertraline may increase the risk of heart attacks in ADHD patients. One problem with using stimulants for ADHD in order to treat symptoms of the disorder is that they often are used long term. The other problem is that they are very costly.
Another way adults with ADHD can manage stress is through time management techniques. These methods can be very helpful for people who have a hectic lifestyle. The main point of time management techniques is to organize your day so that you spend as much time doing the things you love as possible. You do not need to do anything that is not an enjoyable task.
One important thing about adults with ADHD is the symptom of anxiety and restlessness. This symptom can be difficult to live with. If your anxiety is getting out of control, you might find yourself having physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach issues and sweating. This can be especially hard on those who work long hours and have to get home early from work. Work and life become intertwined in many cases.
In Summary:For this reason, a good treatment option for many is a form of behavioural therapy. Using positive reinforcement with ADHD patients and their family and caregivers, it can help to make tasks like getting ready for school, taking a test or dealing with other routine tasks easier to handle. It can also help to reduce impulsive and erratic behaviours that often characterize individuals with ADHD.
While these methods are not likely to completely eliminate the condition entirely, they can help to keep it from getting out of control. They can also make life easier for the patient and their families, giving them something to look forward to each day. If you would like some further guidance and support on managing your ADHD over the festive season, then please contact a specialist for an in-depth ADHD assessment to improve your understanding of the disorder and to know what treatment method is fit for you or them.
