ADULT ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)

ADULT ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a medical, psychiatric diagnosis. It begins in childhood, and its prominent complaints continue into adulthood.

People with ADHD experience difficulties in three areas:

Attention deficit

Impulsivity

Hyperactivity

The concept of "Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)," on the other hand, is used if a person exhibits only symptoms of inattention and does not display symptoms of hyperactivity.

ADHD is not related to intelligence. ADHD is a problem that can be overcome with coping skills that can be learned.

To diagnose ADHD in any individual, they must experience significant difficulties in relationships or in certain areas of life, such as work or school.

In adults:

Core neuropsychiatric disorders beginning in childhood hinder effective coping skills.

The lack of effective coping skills can lead to failure and inadequacy.

Experiencing failure and inadequacy can lead to negative thoughts and beliefs.

Negative thoughts and beliefs can lead to mood problems and increase avoidance behavior.

Psychotherapy and Medication in ADHD Treatment

Medications are still the first-line treatment in adult ADHD, and numerous studies have been conducted on them. The best recommended treatment for adult ADHD is the use of psychotherapy combined with medication. Medications do not provide the person with the necessary skills and strategies to cope.

Furthermore, the lifelong loss of functioning caused by adult ADHD—such as low achievement, unemployment, economic problems, and relationship issues—requires the use of additional rehabilitative and therapeutic approaches.