• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
BlackDoctor.org
Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

  • Health Conditions
  • Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Longevity
  • Resource Centers
    • Cancer Resource Center
    • Covid Resource Center
  • Find A Doctor
  • BDO TV
Home / Health Conditions / ADHD / Am I Crazy? Signs of Adult-Onset ADHD Often Ignored

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

In ore severe cases, you may be prescribed medications to help. The options include stimulants, non-stimulants, and anti-depressants. It’s not unusual for persons to need to change their medications to find the right ones so always let the doctor know if the symptoms have gotten worse or you have other undesirable side effects. 

Apart from therapy and getting medication, seeking help can give you great tips for dealing with ADHD. For example, a detailed organizational system can guide you in answering your emails, managing tasks, and prioritizing activities.

Persons who have poor time management skills also find that using alarms and timers gives them more control over their time.

 

Why The Disorder Can Go Undiagnosed 

According to recent statistics, children and adults of color are still less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than other ethnicities. This phenomenon occurs even when the symptoms are similar or the same.

You May Also Like
15 Natural Remedies for Aches and Pains

As health professionals delve into what causes the discrepancy, one factor that has been suggested is the lack of health resources that exist for persons of color when it comes to mental health disorders. 

While that continues to be investigated, a less nefarious cause is the fact that the symptoms of ADHD can be masked in the presence of another disorder. For example, persons with a mood disorder such as bipolar disorder may experience stronger bouts of depression because of ADHD but it’s not easy to determine. 

Other issues that can affect the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of ADHD include anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse disorders, and learning disabilities. In rare cases, the treatment programs for certain disorders have been known to make the symptoms of ADHD even worse. 

Most health professionals agree that there could be more adults than you think dealing with ADHD. If you’re concerned, it’s best to get assessed as soon as possible. With the right tools, you could be living a much healthier life.

You May Also Like
Bacon and other meats May Increase Your Risk for This Lung Disease

March 23, 2021 by Karen Heslop

Previous pageRead Next Article

The Latest In ADHD

will.i.am

Black History of Health: Will.I.Am

Born William James Adams Jr., Will.I.Am showed an interest in music from an early age. Before his pursuit of a musical career, though, he attended raves and other events with his friends whenever possible. It wasn’t until he was in read more about Black History of Health: Will.I.Am
ADHD

Can This New Approach Help Your Child With ADHD?

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood and can persist into adulthood. When it comes to ADHD there is a stigma around it. Blacks are less likely to be diagnosed with it read more about Can This New Approach Help Your Child With ADHD?
ADHD

The Do’s And Don’ts Of Disciplining A Child With ADHD

While a child with ADHD will need as much discipline as one without the disorder, the strategies you use will have to be different. Effectively guiding a child with ADHD calls for varying amounts of strict rules and flexibility. As read more about The Do’s And Don’ts Of Disciplining A Child With ADHD
Man In Suit Concentrating On Laptop

9 Signs Of Adult ADHD

About 4 percent of adults have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and many others have never been diagnosed. A diagnosis can be important. Adults with ADHD tend to have lower incomes as well as higher rates of accidents, unplanned pregnancies and read more about 9 Signs Of Adult ADHD

ADHD’s Severity in Women & Girls Is Often Overlooked

Women are often seen as talkative by nature, but the reality is, sometimes it can be more than that. Unfortunately, because of this stereotype, many people,  doctors included, assume women don't suffer as much from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as men. read more about ADHD’s Severity in Women & Girls Is Often Overlooked

Women with ADHD: First Step, Catching Early Signs

Is there a significant difference between females and males who have ADHD? Research says, yes and it can certainly last well into adulthood for women as well. When Kathleen Nadeau was a little girl, she spent so many hours studying read more about Women with ADHD: First Step, Catching Early Signs

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to our newsletter

Poll

Popular Posts

  • Marjorie Harvey: Fit, Fine & 57!Marjorie Harvey: Fit, Fine & 57!
  • Snoop Dogg & Wife: 26 Years And Still Going StrongSnoop Dogg & Wife: 26 Years And Still Going Strong
  • LL Cool J & Wife Simone Smith Celebrate 25 Years Married: “We Celebrate Life”LL Cool J & Wife Simone Smith Celebrate 25 Years Married: "We Celebrate Life"
  • Halle Berry: Over 50 ‘Just Keeps Getting Better With Time’Halle Berry: Over 50 'Just Keeps Getting Better With Time'
  • Queen Latifah Sheds Light on BMI Chart Flaws: “I’m Just Thick”Queen Latifah Sheds Light on BMI Chart Flaws: "I'm Just Thick"

Podcast

Footer

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

BDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health. BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest.

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Learn More About

  • Hepatitis C
  • Diabetes
  • Sickle Cell
  • Mental Health
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise With Us
  • BlackDoctor.org Advertising and Sponsorship Policy
  • Daily Vitamina
  • TBH

Copyright © 2022, BlackDoctor, Inc. All rights reserved.