The article “You’ve Been Diagnosed With ADHD as an Adult — Now What?” from EverydayHealth.com discusses the challenges and implications of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.
ADHD isn’t just a childhood condition, and it can persist throughout a person’s life. There is an emotional journey individuals often undergo upon diagnosis, ranging from relief to anger, sadness, and confusion. It’s important that adults seek proper treatment, which is received by fewer than 20% of adults with ADHD. These treatment methods include medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle adjustments.
“The key to living with ADHD is to receive the right treatment and to stay in treatment,” says Barry K. Herman, MD, a psychiatrist and chief medical officer of ADHD Online, a virtual ADHD treatment platform.
Click here to read the full article: https://www.everydayhealth.com/adhd/youve-been-diagnosed-with-adhd-as-an-adult-now-what/
