If you stop a random person on the street and ask them to describe to you what ADHD is, chances are they associate the mental health disorder that is associated with difficulty paying attention and hyperactivity with children. Although ADHD typically begins in early childhood, it can continue into adulthood. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adulthood can lead to problems with school or work performance, unstable relationships, poor self-esteem and other issues. People with adult … [Read more...]
Can ADHD Develop in Adulthood?
If you recently started noticing that you feel inattentive, overwhelmed, scattered or restless, you might wonder if you are dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). If you did not exhibit ADHD symptoms during childhood, which is the time when ADHD is most commonly diagnosed, you may be unsure of whether the condition is to blame for your struggles. Can ADHD even be diagnosed in adulthood? Or was it possibly missed when you were a child? Or perhaps is there something else … [Read more...]