| ADD or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity | | | | nonexistent. Inattention ADD may lead to sufferers |
| Disorder) is quite common in children and adults. | | | | losing personal items. They may also live life in a |
| According to several surveys, ADHD may occur in as | | | | disorganized clutter. They have big issues with time |
| many an 8-10% of school going children. Experts are | | | | management. The symptoms of predominantly |
| not clear about whether children outgrow the | | | | inattentive ADHD are somewhat difficult to identify |
| symptoms of ADHD. That means that the disorder | | | | because the person does not appear abnormal in any |
| may be more prevalent among adults than previously | | | | way except for the fact that they are slow to |
| believed. | | | | respond, lethargic or sluggish. |
| Symptoms of ADHD | | | | 2.Hyperactivity: These individuals often show very high |
| In children, the most common symptoms are | | | | levels of activity. This may be in the form of physical |
| associated with lack of attention and concentration. | | | | or verbal hyperactivity. For instance, some children |
| They may be hyperactive and might tend to become | | | | might seem like they are always on the move, as if |
| bored or frustrated easily. Most sufferers act | | | | driven by something. Excessive movement and |
| impulsively. The defining feature is that these | | | | fidgeting are common. These children try to |
| symptoms interfere with the normal activities of the | | | | monopolize conversations and may even give running |
| child. For instance, he might be disruptive in class or she | | | | commentaries of what is going on around them. They |
| might fail her exams, even though she is bright and | | | | may create problems in the school or at work. |
| intelligent. | | | | 3.Impulsivity: These people have trouble controlling their |
| Adults who suffer from ADHD find it difficult to | | | | behaviors and responses to external stimuli. They |
| concentrate on the work in hand. Organizational skills | | | | often say things in a hurry and jump into a |
| are lacking. Goal setting may be a problem. They may | | | | conversation without understanding what the |
| find it hard to follow instructions and complete projects | | | | conversation is about. Since they try to be very fast in |
| on time. They may also have problematic relationships | | | | everything they do, they are often careless. Their |
| and a propensity towards addiction. | | | | impulsive behavior may even prompt them to take on |
| There are three major symptoms of ADD: | | | | risky and dangerous situations without proper thought. |
| 1.Inattention: The person may feel as if they are | | | | So far, there is no known cure for ADD or ADHD. |
| moving in a fog. They find it impossible to stay focused | | | | However, some medications can alleviate symptoms. If |
| and are easily distracted by sounds or sights from the | | | | treatment is undertaken at the right time, there is no |
| outside. Sorting through information is a tough cookie | | | | reason why sufferers cannot lead a normal, fulfilling |
| for these people, and organizational skills are almost | | | | and successful life. |