ADULT ADHD DEFINITION AND POTENTIAL CAUSES
- Genetics
- Environment
- Problems during development
Presently, most diagnoses of ADHD occur in children or adolescents. Research on this condition did not drive much attention until 20 years ago, leaving adults undiagnosed. Many adults continue to struggle with ADHD and its symptoms that could be treated.
TREATABLE ADULT ADHD SYMPTOMS
- Difficulty staying organized
- Interrupting others in conversation
- Struggling to pay attention
- Needing motivation to finish tasks
- An inability to sit still during meetings
- A lack of impulse control
Types of ADHD
Predominantly Inattentive Type
Characterized by an inability to focus on a single task, to have a tendency to make careless mistakes and to have difficulty organizing a schedule.
Predominantly Hyperactive or Impulsive Type
Displaying constant squirming, fidgeting, and bouncing. A tendency to continuously interrupt others.
Combined Inattentive and Hyperactive/ Impulsive
Typically the most severe type of ADHD, a person in this situation demonstrates inattentive and hyperactive or impulsive behaviors.
DIAGNOSING ADHD
ADULT ADHD TREATMENT IN ORANGE COUNTY
You Are Far From Alone
According to the American Psychiatric Association, 2.5 percent of adults have ADHD. That’s nearly 6.5 million people, or more than the entire populations of 33 states across the country. The “good” news in this regard is that given the number of people suffering from adult ADHD, treatment options are available and new ones are regularly being discovered.
ADULT ADHD TREATMENT PROTOCOLS
Although there is no cure for adult ADHD, treatment will often help reduce symptoms and improve general functioning. Typically, adult ADHD treatment consists of a combination of methods and approaches, including:
- Medication – Stimulants, non-stimulants or antidepressants are often prescribed.
- Therapy – Therapy is generally not as effective as medication, but it can help some
- Education or training – Some “life coaching” on daily routines can be of aid.