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The scoop on Adult ADD Symptoms
Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD is often believed to be a
condition that occurs only in children. ADD is not really
considered to be a condition that happens in adults. In the US
about 5% of children have this disorder. It is believed that the
condition is outgrown with age but studies show that 30 to 70%
of kids suffering from this condition would carry the symptoms
in adulthood. It would come as a surprise then if family members
would notice adult ADD symptoms in a family member. Not
so long ago, an adult suffering from ADD symptoms will be
labeled as cantankerous, impulsive, bad tempered or hyperactive
as not so many people are aware that this kind of condition
generally believed to happen only to kids can also occur in
adults. Even the person with ADD may not be aware that what
he/she is suffering from are adult ADD symptoms.
So what is ADD and what are the symptoms of this disorder?
Attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder is a common mental disorder that occurs in children.
Children with ADD would seldom excel in school and would have
poor social relationship because they generally feel inadequate
because of low self esteem. Symptoms would vary but the most
prevalent are hyperactivity and manifestation of impulsive
behavior. People with adult ADD would have poor mental focus.
People afflicted with this disorder would find it very difficult
to concentrate as they are easily distracted. It is not uncommon
for these people to leave started tasks unfinished as they
easily get bored. Their inattention would cause them to misplace
things. They would also find it difficult to stick to schedules.
Surprisingly, some people with ADD can be very tenacious and
single minded. They would not stop until the task is finished.
Even in this day and age, the exact cause of ADD is yet to be
determined although the disorder is associated with the genes.
This mental disorder commonly develops in family members. A
parent that takes the child to the doctor for treatment may
realize that he or she is also suffering from adult ADD
symptoms. This condition is also associated with brain
abnormalities caused by injuries or trauma.
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Adult ADD, just like any other kind of health
concern would need treatment. Although some great
people like Einstein, Churchill and Leonardo de
Vinci are known to have adult ADD. In spite of the
condition, these people have excelled in their
fields. Left untreated, adult ADD can have unwanted
effects on the lives of people with this mental
disorder. Adult ADD is believed to have genetic
components thus taking the family history would be
necessary. Other examinations like MRI, EEG, CT and
psycho educational testing have to be performed.
Stimulants are drugs proven to be efficacious to
people with adult ADD. Relaxation and stress
management, behavioral coaching would help people
manifesting adult ADD symptoms. These
behavioral treatments as well as the family support
would help the person with ADD manage the condition.
Of course you should take everything you read with a
grain of salt, this website is not a proper
substitute for proper medical attention we simply
aim help you get informed and make your own
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