| Though the symptoms of attention deficit disorder | | | | -Pronounced mood swings that run from depression |
| may seem obviously apparent, the disorder often goes | | | | and unhappiness to high energy excitement and |
| undiagnosed in adults. People dealing with it might be | | | | happiness |
| constantly fidgeting, easily aggravated, chronically | | | | -Disorganization, inability to finish tasks |
| impatient or unable to focus on a task. They may jump | | | | -Difficulty solving problems or managing time |
| from activity to activity or have trouble concentrating. | | | | -Hot temper, explosive outbursts, frequent irritation |
| But are these the symptoms of a youngster suffering | | | | -Impulsive decision making - for example, with |
| from ADHD? No, they're the evidences of adult | | | | relationships or purchasing decisions |
| attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. And though | | | | -Low tolerance for stress and otherwise ordinary |
| Adult ADHD is extremely prevalent amongst adults, | | | | hassles |
| particularly those who suffered from the disorder as a | | | | -Clumsiness, poor body image, little sense of direction |
| child, it's often either difficult to spot or attributed to | | | | -Immaturity |
| stress or immaturity. To find out more about this | | | | Rather than scooting around a room or throwing a |
| disorder, including how it's treated and it's symptoms, | | | | temper tantrum the way a child with ADHD may act, |
| read on. | | | | hyperactive adults will fidget excessively, tapping their |
| How Common is Adult ADHD? | | | | fingers or jiggling their feet. And though some may |
| Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects | | | | appear calm, they can't seem to concentrate long |
| approximately 5 million American adults. These | | | | enough to read a paragraph or follow a list of |
| impacted individuals have trouble controlling their | | | | directions. |
| impulses or their ability to concentrate and focus. | | | | Getting Help With the Adult Onset |
| Unfortunately, the symptoms they suffer from are | | | | There are support groups and medical professionals |
| often harder to spot and will be missed by doctors | | | | out there who can help you get treatment for your |
| and even the patient themselves. | | | | disorder. You can try contacting physicians in your |
| Symptoms Associated With ADHD in Adults | | | | area that work with children suffering from ADHD or |
| -Constant fidgeting, moving, shifting or restlessness | | | | you call the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. |
| -An inability to sustain any form of focused activity (like | | | | They can often refer individuals to qualified and |
| reading) for a long period of time | | | | experienced professionals in their area. |
| -An inability to remember small details and constantly | | | | Remember, many people mistake the symptoms of |
| being distracted | | | | attention deficit disorder for either daily stress or |
| -Difficulty focusing on conversations or speeches, | | | | possible mental illness. Avoid misdiagnoses by talking to |
| particularly at work | | | | your doctor about your concerns. Adult ADHD can be |
| -Difficulty waiting, extreme irritation when stuck in | | | | treated, often with the same drugs and treatment |
| traffic | | | | methods used to treat childhood ADHD. |