What is ADHD?

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What is ADHD?

ADHD (Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is one of childhood’s most common mental health disorders. ADHD often lasts into adulthood as it is usually first diagnosed in childhood. It includes persistent problems such as trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviours, and hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. Unstable relationships, poor work or school performance, low self-esteem, and other problems are led by Adult ADHD. Usually, symptoms of ADHD symptoms start in early childhood and continue into adulthood. ADHD is not recognized or diagnosed until the person is an adult. ADHD symptoms in juniors are more clear than in adults’ ADHD symptoms.

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Symptoms

Symptoms of ADHD can be divided into ADHD symptoms for children ADHD symptoms and adults ADHD symptoms. 

A child with ADHD might (It is typical for kids to struggle with their attention spans and manners occasionally. However, these behaviours do not just disappear in children with ADHD. The symptoms persist, can be severe, and can make it difficult to interact with friends, family, or coworkers):

  • daydream a lot
  • forget or lose things a lot
  • squirm or fidget
  • talk too much
  • make careless mistakes or take unnecessary risks
  • have a hard time resisting temptation

Adult ADHD symptoms may include:

  • Impulsiveness
  • Disorganization and problems prioritizing
  • Poor time management skills
  • Problems focusing on a task
  • Trouble multitasking
  • Excessive activity or restlessness
  • Poor planning
  • Low frustration tolerance
  • Frequent mood swings
  • Problems following through and completing tasks
  • Hot temper
  • Trouble coping with stress

Causes

The exact ADHD cause is not clear yet. Factors that may cause the ADHD are:

  • Genetics. 
  • Environment. 
  • Problems during development. 

Treatments

A combination of behaviour therapy and medication is a well-known and best-proven ADHD in most cases. Treatments for each individual depending on the child and family. 

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On your own

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