ADHD Overview
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder that affects how you pay attention, sit still, and control your behavior. It happens in children and teens and can continue into adulthood. A truly shocking statistic is that around 40% of those in prison reach the threshold for diagnosis of adult ADHD and most adults with undiagnosed ADHD will have developed and often sought help for other social problems and mental health conditions. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is the old name for ADHD. It was officially changed in the 1990s.
SYMPTOMS OF ADHD IN ADULTS
People with ADHD typically have trouble getting organized, staying focused, making realistic plans and thinking before acting. They may be fidgety, noisy and unable to adapt to changing situations, children with ADHD can be defiant, socially inept or aggressive. While the actual symptoms that appear will vary from person to person, here is a short look at some of the basic indicators that someone may have a problem with ADHD.
- Difficulty paying attention to details
- Does not or appears not to pay attention when spoken to
- Difficulty with organization and frequently lose things
- Very forgetful in day to day activities, fidgeting and restlessness
- Need to move when others are sitting still
- Speaking loudly and rapidly and switching from topic to topic
- Problems waiting for the appropriate time to respond
- Frequently interrupts others, forgetting to complete daily tasks
- Impatience at minor things, events and situations
- Trouble listening, even to people they love
- Avoidance of things that require concentration, including work and school
- Difficulty organizing thoughts and schedules
Treatment for ADHD
We offer options like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, that helps patients analyze and gain control over their shifts at their own pace and in their ways, and ADHD specific therapy, In addition, we conduct sessions teaching relaxation therapy and stress management, counseling for better time management and talk therapy. We help in giving patients the ability to establish control over their lives and their careers without having to compromise on any front, just because they have ADHD. Career control is especially boosted by our help with ADHD coaching and organizational skills training. Even on the personal front, with the kind of support and counseling our practice offers, patients regain their ability to maintain and let their interactions with other people improve, with better management of moods and anxiety issues, thus improving their quality of life. Family therapy helps the whole family unit come together to further understand the condition, helping you as parents to explore ways in which you can support your child to deal with symptoms of their condition.
Without treatment, ADHD can make it hard to deal with the challenges of everyday life. Children may have trouble learning or developing social skills. Adults could have problems with relationships and addiction. The disorder could also lead to mood swings, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, risk-taking, and conflicts with people around you.
The challenges of ADHD are beatable. Studies show that the most effective treatment for this disorder is with the use of both medication and behavioural interventions through online therapy for ADHD. With the correct knowledge and support, we can help you turn some of your weaknesses into strengths!