Adult ADHD is more common than you think. Here are some things to look for and, more importantly, ways to get the help you need to thrive.
ADHD symptoms are the same in both children and adults – but how they present will naturally be different because our days, our environments, and our way of interacting with the world are different. Take a look at this list of how ADHD symptoms present in adults to see if any sound familiar to you.
Difficulty paying attention
Teachers note excessive daydreaming
Friends and family don’t get your full attention when they are talking with you
All kids interrupt but this one takes it to a whole new level
In conversations, you frequently interrupt the person speaking
The student almost single-handedly keeps the school lost-and-found in business
Keys, socks, glasses of water, remote controls, phones, and more go ‘missing’ daily
Mood swings
Teachers note a quick temper and frequent outbursts
Friends and family have noted that you have a quick temper
All kids get frustrated when trying a new skill but this one cannot seem to push through
You get frustrated easily–when your kiddo can’t find their shoes, at the person in front of you at the drive-thru, by your own inability to finish a task
You can see the child feels scared by not being able to control emotions
In daily life, you often feel like your emotions are not within your control
Sleep schedules have always been elusive
Sleep–or, rather, lack of sleep–feels tied to your mood swings but you can’t seem to get enough zzz’s
Disorganization
Teachers note assignments turned in late – or not at all
You struggle to prioritize your work which leaves you feeling flustered and behind most of the time
All kids have a messy room from time to time but this goes beyond anything you’ve seen
Friends and family lovingly joke that your room/house/car is a mess as they watch you search for things
Each time you help your child catch up, it’s hours before they are behind again
More than a few missed deadlines haunt you at any given moment
Hyperactivity
All kids fidget and wiggle, but this one’s constantly buzzing
Friends and family regularly ask you to stop tapping your foot, shaking a table, or making an annoying sound with your fingers
Teachers note a tendency to get up and wander around the classroom
You find yourself standing up and walking around during meetings, or that you focus better when you keep your hands busy with a fidget toy
Your family and friends love you. But some of your symptoms, if left uncontrolled, can add tension to your relationships. This is about more than losing your keys every morning. When loved ones don’t feel as though they ever have your full attention, that your low frustration tolerance will result in an outburst, or that they can’t count on you to follow through, the relationship overall may suffer.
You probably already know this one. When it comes to meeting deadlines or completing projects, everything from poor time management to forgetfulness, lack of concentration to disorganization,and everything in between will get in the way.
Did you know that Adult ADHD rarely exists alone? Studies show that 60-70% of adults with ADHD also struggle with other mental health challenges such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorder.
You’ve just read how ADHD impacts adults. If you could lessen any of those impacts, and improve your relationships, work, school, or overall health, why wouldn’t you? Getting a concrete answer as to why you experience these challenges will change the way you think about yourself, your past, and your future. And treating your symptoms so that these challenges are even a little bit less a part of your everyday life will change the way you show up with friends, family, colleagues, and the world around you. You can thrive with ADHD.
Have we not convinced you? Then let’s try one more approach. Think about your kids. Or your grandkids. Studies show that approximately half of parents with ADHD have a child with ADHD. There is even some research that suggests there are genetic markers associated with ADHD development. Getting a diagnosis for yourself might just be the first step towards helping your children thrive.
You’re right where you should be. The first step is to take our ADHD Assessment. You’ll have your results in 3-5 days and from there, we can help you determine the best Treatment for you.
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