ADHD is usually seen more as a child mental problem but it is also very much an adult issue. If untreated, adult ADHD can cause a myriad of issues ranging from job stability to relationship problems.  When diagnosed, it can explain many of one’s personality traits and give some understanding why one behaves a certain way.  Treatment can help alleviate the symptoms as well and this is why it is important for it to be treated.

The article, “What to know about untreated ADHD in adults” from Medical News Today looks at adult ADHD in greater detail.  The article states,

“ADHD can affect both children and adults, but the condition often goes unnoticed in people aged 18–44 years.  There are no laboratory tests that diagnose ADHD. When treating symptoms in adults, a doctor may evaluate a person’s medical and developmental history and look at their behaviors and how they interact with those around them.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in ADHD Consulting

Adults can go throughout life with ADHD and not know they have ADHD.  ADHD’s presence, however, can be causing havoc in their daily lives.  Relationships and careers can be negatively affected by ADHD.  This is why if one exhibits various symptoms, it is important they receive testing to verify if they have ADHD.

The article, “Psychological Testing and Diagnosis of ADHD in Adults” from Healthline looks at why it is important for adults with ADHD to receive the help they need.  The article states,

“Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated 2.5 percent of adults. It’s a mental health condition that leads to problems such as hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.  Untreated ADHD can disrupt many aspects of your life, such as your employment and your relationships. Getting a proper diagnosis is the first step to getting treatment.  Adults with ADHD often respond well to a combination of psychotherapy and medication.”

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ADHD is not merely a child disorder but also one that can cause a multitude of problems for adults if left untreated.  Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in ADHD Consulting.

ADHD can be a difficult problem for many adults.  It is always present and can interfere with home, work, and relationships.  It is important to identify it and understand how to cope with it.

The article, “My ADHD is Like Curious George — Only More Nefarious” by Max Darwin looks at ADHD from the perspective of the analogy of a monkey on one’s back.  He states,

“To help me see the ADHD, I came up with a visual aid – of ADHD as a monkey on my back. Not a nice monkey from a nature documentary. This is a mischievous monkey who will pick my pockets and steal everything if I leave the window open. He’s so nimble that I never feel his physical presence, yet he’s constantly tapping me on the shoulder or putting his hands in front of my eyes to prevent me from seeing the full picture”

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Please also review AIHC’s ADHD Consulting Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in ADHD Consulting.

Staying in line and focused is difficult for busy adults who deal with ADHD.  Lists almost become essential and can be a way to keep one on track, but even the basic list can become daunting.  The basic list can make one feel trapped and subject to a conveyer belt like life, where one is merely doing the motions, forced to complete each task at a certain time.  One with ADHD can quickly fall away from this intense structure.

In the article, “Don’t Be a Victim of Your To-Do List” by Gretchen Rubin looks at other types of lists that can help someone fulfill duties with less stress.  She states,

“It’s easy to feel overwhelmed at the sight of all the errands, tasks, and aims that re-quire our attention. If you can’t bear to contemplate the complete list, try making a “to-day” list. Just list the things that you’d like to get done today. We’re told that “everybody” should use to-do lists, and that “everybody” finds them useful. But, in the end, they don’t work for everyone.”

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Lists are helpful but should not dominate one’s success for the day.  Lists help people with ADHD and OCD departmentalize what needs done and in what urgency. Multiple lists that illustrate what has been accomplished, or what needs done sooner than later can help someone not feel as overwhelmed.

Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in ADHD Consulting.

Not just children have ADHD and when adults have it, it can be sometimes confusing and embarrassing.  Many adults go undiagnosed and have no understanding why they act or behave they way they do.  Their professional, financial and relational behaviors have always baffled everyone but the reality is they have ADHD.

The article, “What ADHD feels like for adults” by Grace Jennings-Edquist looks at what is like for adults to have ADHD.  She states,

“Adults with the disorder can have trouble paying attention to details and following through on instructions. They may have difficulty organising tasks and activities; be easily distracted; be forgetful; fidget with hands or feet; make impulsive decisions; or talk excessively.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Program.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in ADHD Consulting.