ADHD in adults
It was once believed that ADHD was
a disorder that only occurred during childhood, now we know it can affect individuals as they grow into adults.
It has also been revealed that symptoms of ADHD can change as individuals mature and that symptoms are unique to each person.
Research shows that ADHD symptoms for women can be exacerbated by hormonal fluctuations leading up to and during the menopause.
The belief that ADHD just occurs in childhood prompts us to consider the reasons behind the behaviours present with ADHD adults – leading to more people looking for answers.
The ADHD adult can struggle with restlessness, being forgetful and impulsive.
They may have problems coping with aspects of normal life, often feeling overwhelmed in matters of relationships,
employment and money.
ADHD can often lead to feelings of anxiety, substance abuse and depression.
Although there are negative aspects to having ADHD as an adult, there are many positives.
Adults with ADHD are often very intelligent, creative and capable individuals. What they lack in some aspects of their lives they make up and often excel in other areas.
Notable ADHD adults include Mozart, Agatha Christie and Albert Einstein.
ADHD in adults
It was once believed that ADHD was
a disorder that only occurred during childhood, now we know it can affect individuals as they grow into adults.
It has also been revealed that symptoms of ADHD can change as individuals mature and that symptoms are unique to each person.
Research shows that ADHD symptoms for women can be exacerbated by hormonal fluctuations leading up to and during the menopause.
The belief that ADHD just occurs in childhood prompts us to consider the reasons behind the behaviours present with ADHD adults – leading to more people looking for answers.
The ADHD adult can struggle with restlessness, being forgetful and impulsive.
They may have problems coping with aspects of normal life, often feeling overwhelmed in matters of relationships,
employment and money.
ADHD can often lead to feelings of anxiety, substance abuse and depression.
Although there are negative aspects to having ADHD as an adult, there are many positives.
Adults with ADHD are often very intelligent, creative and capable individuals. What they lack in some aspects of their lives they make up and often excel in other areas.
Notable ADHD adults include Mozart, Agatha Christie and Albert Einstein.
ADHD in adults
It was once believed that ADHD was
a disorder that only occurred during childhood, now we know it can affect individuals as they grow into adults.
It has also been revealed that symptoms of ADHD can change as individuals mature and that symptoms are unique to each person.
Research shows that ADHD symptoms for women can be exacerbated by hormonal fluctuations leading up to and during the menopause.
The belief that ADHD just occurs in childhood prompts us to consider the reasons behind the behaviours present with ADHD adults – leading to more people looking for answers.
The ADHD adult can struggle with restlessness, being forgetful and impulsive.
They may have problems coping with aspects of normal life, often feeling overwhelmed in matters of relationships,
employment and money.
ADHD can often lead to feelings of anxiety, substance abuse and depression.
Although there are negative aspects to having ADHD as an adult, there are many positives.
Adults with ADHD are often very intelligent, creative and capable individuals. What they lack in some aspects of their lives they make up and often excel in other areas.
Notable ADHD adults include Mozart, Agatha Christie and Albert Einstein.
