ADHD Symptoms in Adults

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults can be harder to diagnose and harder to treat than in children. It is estimated that between 5-8% of adults experience the symptoms of ADHD, and this can lead to forgetfulness, anxiety, depression, employment problems and more. The symptoms exhibited by each adult with ADHD can vary and can even range from mild to severe. In some with ADHD, the symptoms will only be present some of the time or only when stressed, and for others, their symptoms will be present constantly.

Because up to 60% of school-aged children with ADHD do not ‘grow out of’ their symptoms and continue to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder into adulthood, there is often a link between poor school performance in the past, to current ADHD symptoms. There is also a high genetic rate of ADHD that may point to a diagnosis of it if it runs in the family, especially if one or both parents have the disorder or you have a direct sibling that also has ADHD.

Proper diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in adults is key to providing those with the disorder a way of overcoming the difficulties that may be faced depending on their symptoms, and a way of leading a more productive and happier life.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

(ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, is a disorder thought to be caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain which causes distractibility, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. This disorder effects 3-5% of school aged children, and nearly 8% of adults, although the percentage for adults is mostly estimated since many adults with ADHD do not realize they have the disorder and are not treated for it.