Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder consisting combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. It can also lead to unstable relationships, poor work or academic performance, low self-esteem, and other problems.
Adult ADHD treatment includes medications, psychological counselling (psychotherapy) and treatment for any mental health conditions that occur along with ADHD.
Many adults with ADHD aren’t aware they have it — they just know that everyday tasks can be challenging compared to other adults. Adults with ADHD may find it difficult to focus and prioritize, which might lead to missed deadlines, meetings or social plans. The inability to control impulses can range from impatience in waiting in line or driving in traffic to mood swings and outbursts of anger.
As ADHD is a developmental disorder, it’s believed it cannot be developed in adults without it first appearing during childhood.
The way in which inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness affect adults can be very different from the way it affects children. For example, hyperactivity tends to decrease while inattentiveness tends to remain.
ADHD in adults can occur alongside several other mental health-related problems or conditions.
One of the most common issues is depression. Other conditions that adults may have alongside ADHD include:
The behavioural problems associated with ADHD can also cause problems such as difficulties with relationships and social interaction.
We at Veda rehabilitation and wellness centre provide counselling and therapy to help manage and control ADHD symptoms at best. Our therapist provides talk therapy, and couples counselling to build healthy relationships. We help work through impatience, restlessness and other issues which develop with ADHD.
