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Am I Crazy? Signs of Adult-Onset ADHD Often Ignored

 

To get the help that’s needed, persons need to know the signs to look out for as well as their treatment options. Without the proper care, adults with ADHD may find it difficult to remain gainfully employed and maintain healthy relationships.

Typical Signs of ADHD in Adults

The signs of ADHD can vary from one person to the other as they may range from being mild to severe. To make things more complicated, some signs can disappear entirely as you age. However, these are a few of the typical signs of ADHD. 

  • A level of impulsiveness
  • Managing time poorly
  • Having problems organizing or prioritizing tasks
  • Having trouble focusing on a task
  • Being unable to multitask
  • Being excessively restless
  • An inability to plan
  • Low tolerance for frustration
  • Being unable to follow through with tasks that have been assigned
  • Having frequent mood swings
  • Having frequent flares in anger or a hot temper
  • Having trouble dealing with stress or stressful situations
  • Being unable to take care of physical needs
  • Feeling drawn to substances like drugs or alcohol as coping mechanisms
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Being unable to maintain close relationships

The main difference between ADHD and experiencing these signs every now and then is that they don’t go away. If you’re experiencing any of these signs, then it’s recommended that you talk to a mental health professional.

It doesn’t matter if they’re not bad enough to disrupt your daily life. There are helpful skills that adults with ADHD can use to ensure that they’re coping as well as possible.

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Treatment Options For Adult ADHD 

Given that ADHD can be mild to severe, the treatment options will be determined by how badly your life is being affected by the disorder. Persons with mild symptoms have been known to benefit from therapeutic care such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).

CBT entails given the patient the skills needed to manage their behavior and negative thinking. 

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