| ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can | | | | of abnormal neurotransmitter functioning. |
| also be called ADD or attention deficit disorder. It is a | | | | It is important to seek help for ADHD. Therapy can |
| common childhood disorder but can also affect | | | | be a lot of help especially in learning coping behavior, |
| teenagers and adults. | | | | managing stress, and acquiring some organizational |
| Adults can also have ADHD, although many people | | | | skills. Support groups can also make a difference, |
| fail to recognize it. Attention deficit hyperactivity | | | | knowing that you are not alone in facing ADHD and |
| disorder in adults has the same symptoms as ADHD | | | | that there are others going through the same |
| in children namely hyperactivity, impulsivity, and | | | | difficulties as you. They can give you advice or just |
| inattention. However, these symptoms are different | | | | listen to your worries. |
| as to how they manifest. | | | | Medications are often given, under the advice of a |
| While children may fidget and squirm, adults with | | | | medical professional. Side effects of these |
| ADHD have a feeling of constant restlessness and | | | | medications can be harmful and the risk for abuse is |
| agitation. Procrastination, disorganization, and difficulty | | | | high. |
| in meeting deadlines are among the common | | | | Opt for natural treatments such as homeopathic |
| characteristics of adults with ADHD. | | | | remedies when possible, as these do not cause any |
| In children, it is easier to get away with misbehavior, | | | | side effects and are just as effective in controlling |
| as they are still young. In adults, however, ADHD | | | | ADHD symptoms. They are also non-addictive. |
| symptoms can get in the way of forming social | | | | No one else can take responsibility for your health |
| relationships as well as problems in career and | | | | but yourself. Take care of your health and love your |
| finances. The cause of ADHD in adults remains a | | | | body. ADHD is not something that can stop you |
| mystery. A theory, though, suggests the presence | | | | from being successful in life. |