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ADHD affects millions of adults

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs in children, teens, and adults. Its core symptoms are inattention, impulsivity/hyperactivity. In an adult with ADHD, symptoms of hyperactivity may be less obvious, but difficulties with inattention, poor planning, and impulsivity may persist. These symptoms can present at home, work or school, or in social settings. It is estimated 8.4 percent of children and 2.5 percent of adults have ADHD.

Symptoms of ADHD

According to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), symptoms of ADHD include: 

  • Trouble paying or keeping attention.
  • Significant impulsivity or hyperactivity.

Symptoms of inattention are: 

  • Careless mistakes or low attention to detail
  • Trouble paying attention
  • Not listening when spoken to directly
  • Difficulty following through with tasks and instructions.
  • Poor organization.
  • Avoiding or disliking tasks that require high mental effort
  • Frequently losing important items (like keys, wallet, etc.)
  • Easily distracted
  • Frequently forgetful in daily activities

Symptoms of hyperactivity include: 

  • Frequent fidgeting or squirming
  • Restlessness
  • Acts “on the go” or as if “driven by a motor.”
  • Talking excessively
  • Blurting out answers
  • Difficulty waiting for a turn
  • Often interrupts or intrudes on others
  • Has difficulty with quiet activities
  • Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected (e.g., church or school)

Does ADHD go Away?

ADHD can be a lifetime condition, but symptoms may present differently as you get older. For example, symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity in children may present as trouble staying seated and blurting out answers in school. In an adult, symptoms of hyperactivity may become less evident, but difficulties with restlessness, poor planning, and impulsivity may persist.

What Causes ADHD in Adults?

The exact cause of ADHD is not known, but researchers believe it may be associated to an imbalance in chemical messengers that affect the brain.

Professional Help Is Available

Our professionals at Gateway Behavioral Healthcare will work to reduce the severity of your symptoms so you can function more productively and consistently in school, at work, and in social settings. With a combination of medication, tools, and other resources, they will also make sure that you can foster healthier coping strategies and habits to keep the condition from progressing into adulthood.

Early Intervention Is Key to Better Outcomes

Don’t wait; take the first step to turning your life around. Remember, the faster you seek help, the better your outcomes will be.

Begin by getting an evaluation with one of our behavioral healthcare professionals today. You may also send us a message here for your inquiries.

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