What is ADHD

ADHD is a neurobiological disorder located in thesounds such as traffic sounds, the birds outside, people
prefrontal cortex, and it is also a type of brain wiringaround us, etc. But people with ADD often have
different than the general population. It can betrouble blocking these things out due to their
considered a disorder and a gift, and it affects allhypersensitivity. This is most likely due to the
areas of functioning to a degree. But the main area ofunder-activity in their prefrontal cortex.
life it will affect is your executive function, or the areaOrganization is a very common problem for people
of the brain that organizes, plans and executes goals.with ADD, specifically issues with projects involving,
What is generally focused on with ADHD is a shorttime, space and long-term projects. Disorganization
attention span, or the inability to focus for long periodsinvolving space is what causes the extreme
of time. People with ADD have minds that tend tomessiness of ADDers, and why they may have
wander, drift and get distracted by other things. Whattrouble keeping things neat even after they have
is very interesting about ADD is that sufferers can paycleaned. It is something that others surrounding people
attention very well to things that are new, verywith ADD really have trouble with, and many times
stimulating, interesting or upsetting. These eventscannot understand or accept. The problems ADDers
provide enough stimulation in and of themselves thathave with keeping things clean extends to their whole
they activate the part of the brain that enableslife, especially in the area of long-term planning. Many
concentration. This is because people with ADD do notpeople with ADD live from crisis to crisis, or from
have enough adrenaline and need this in order toworry to worry. These stimulating events provide the
focus.focus that mundane planning does not.
People with ADD have trouble paying attention to daily,Poor follow through is an extension of the inability to
routine activities that do not provide high stimulationorganize, and is also a real burden on an ADDer's life.
such as chores, homework, and paperwork.Many people with ADD have an overabundance of
Unfortunately, these activities are everywhere and areideas that seem very interesting and stimulating in the
needed in order to function in society.beginning. But it is when the details and preparation
Another prevalent aspect of ADHD is distractibility.come into play that sufferers of ADD have problems.
This is often confused with having a short attentionAny interest or passion that requires long-term
span, but it is actually a hypersensitivity to theattention and maintenance will cause the ADDer to
environment around you. People with regular brainlose interest, even if it is something they enjoy. This is
wiring do not have trouble blocking out extraneouswhere counseling and medication may be of help.