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DOWNLOAD THIS ARTICLE AND MORE AS A PDF FILE by clicking this link: Spring Newsletter, 2010<\/a><\/p>\n

Do We All Have ADHD
\n(Or Does It Just Seem Like It)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We all have friends or coworkers who just can\u2019t seem to sit still or stay focused. \u201cI must have undiagnosed\u00a0ADHD,\u201d they joke. When you get right down to it, we\u2019ve all felt restless, disorganized, or distracted at one time or another. So then, do we all just have ADHD?<\/p>\n

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)\u2014once referred to as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)\u2014is one of the most common disorders in childhood, affecting about 7.5 percent of children, according\u00a0to the Mayo Clinic. But many adults with ADHD don\u2019t even realize they have the disorder. They do know that everyday tasks\u2014from keeping appointments and getting up in the morning, to staying focused and being\u00a0productive\u2014are a real challenge.
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\nAdults who have ADHD have had it since childhood. The Mayo clinic states that out of every three people with ADHD, one grows out of the symptoms, one has symptoms that are less severe than when he or she was younger, and one has persistent and significant symptoms as an adult.<\/p>\n

In children, the symptoms of ADHD fall into three broad categories:\u00a0trouble paying attention, hyperactivity\u00a0and impulsivity. While it\u2019s normal for all children to be inattentive,\u00a0overactive and impulsive at times, these behaviors in kids with ADHD are more severe and frequent.<\/p>\n

Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n

While everyone likely experiences a couple of the below symptoms from time to time, for people with ADHD, the symptoms have caused a long history of problems in their schooling and work.<\/p>\n

According to the Mayo Clinic, adult ADHD symptoms can include:<\/p>\n

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Trouble focusing or concentrating<\/li>\n
Restlessness<\/li>\n
Impulsivity<\/li>\n
Difficulty completing tasks<\/li>\n
Disorganization<\/li>\n
Frequent mood swings<\/li>\n
Hot temper<\/li>\n
Trouble coping with stress<\/li>\n
Unstable relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When it comes to diagnosing ADHD, the notion of \u201csignificant impairment\u201d\u00a0is key. Impairment refers to the ways in which symptoms disrupt a person\u2019s life. For example, people with ADHD may have trouble staying employed because of their inability to meet deadlines or stay focused, or they might have whopping credit card bills because of impulsive spending.\u00a0Others might be failing college because of their symptoms, or have an unusually high amount of stress and conflict in their relationships.<\/p>\n
ADHD is diagnosed only when a person\u2019s symptoms have significantly\u00a0impaired at least two major settings in their life, such as work and family.\u00a0And since people with ADHD have had trouble ever since they were kids, if it\u2019s gone undiagnosed, many also develop low self-esteem.<\/p>\n
Managing the Disorder<\/strong><\/p>\n
While there is no cure for ADHD, there are ways to manage it. Treatment\u00a0focuses on reducing symptoms and improving quality of life. While there is still some debate about the best treatment, combining medication and counseling seems to be the most effective. Counseling for adults often includes psychotherapy and education about the disorder, as well as developing\u00a0the skills to successfully manage daily tasks and responsibilities.<\/p>\n
So while blurting out an expletive every once in a while or having a tough time organizing your schedule is certainly troublesome, it does not justify an ADHD diagnosis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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