The problem with identifying adults suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder is that they exhibit symptoms that routinely appear in and can be explained by their lifestyles hence are not immediately associated with ADD. Previously, it was thought that only children suffer from ADD which they will eventually outgrow, but it has been proven to be false because even adults have exhibited the symptoms. As much as 67% of ADD afflicted children are expected to continue showing symptoms in their later years. ADD is very difficult to diagnose in adults and sometimes only occurs after a child of the adult is diagnosed and the genetic link is made.
How can adults be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder? Children and adults show the same signs of the presence of ADD. Adults with ADD often have difficulty in completing assignments, fail to pay close attention to details, fidget, are inattentive, are unorganized, and talk excessively. Unfortunately, adult ADD is often commingled with lack of self-control, poor memory, anxiety, depression, mood swings, employment issues, chronic lateness, and difficulties regulating motivation, emotions and arousal. The results are unsatisfactory work, inability to adjust and cope with situations and irresponsibility that can be summed up as a deteriorating work ethic.
Adults that have grown up being undiagnosed as having ADD often suffer from low self-esteem and feel like they are stupid, lazy, or even crazy. At this stage, it is imperative that the adult with ADD be made to reverse his negative thinking as a condition for character reassessment with the end in view of rebuilding his confidence level. Their perception and acceptance of their character flaws can be fairly assumed as a contributing factor in their performance and emotional problems as adults.
Adults with ADD can be treated through medication, in conjunction with aptitude building exercises and education and counseling. Stimulant medication, as with children, may be the first stage in treatment. However, this is not a cure and should be coupled with behavior modification to reach full potential. Of equal importance is counseling inasmuch as the symptoms that are exhibited are both physical and psychological. Likewise, just being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder may cause reason to seek counseling in order to come to terms with the diagnosis.
Persons who have ADD should be properly informed that the disease is treatable and therefore should not be a cause for depression which can even exaggerate the symptoms. Instead, these people should come to terms with their problem and focus their attention on alleviating their condition.
How can adults be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder? Children and adults show the same signs of the presence of ADD. Adults with ADD often have difficulty in completing assignments, fail to pay close attention to details, fidget, are inattentive, are unorganized, and talk excessively. Unfortunately, adult ADD is often commingled with lack of self-control, poor memory, anxiety, depression, mood swings, employment issues, chronic lateness, and difficulties regulating motivation, emotions and arousal. The results are unsatisfactory work, inability to adjust and cope with situations and irresponsibility that can be summed up as a deteriorating work ethic.
Adults that have grown up being undiagnosed as having ADD often suffer from low self-esteem and feel like they are stupid, lazy, or even crazy. At this stage, it is imperative that the adult with ADD be made to reverse his negative thinking as a condition for character reassessment with the end in view of rebuilding his confidence level. Their perception and acceptance of their character flaws can be fairly assumed as a contributing factor in their performance and emotional problems as adults.
Adults with ADD can be treated through medication, in conjunction with aptitude building exercises and education and counseling. Stimulant medication, as with children, may be the first stage in treatment. However, this is not a cure and should be coupled with behavior modification to reach full potential. Of equal importance is counseling inasmuch as the symptoms that are exhibited are both physical and psychological. Likewise, just being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder may cause reason to seek counseling in order to come to terms with the diagnosis.
Persons who have ADD should be properly informed that the disease is treatable and therefore should not be a cause for depression which can even exaggerate the symptoms. Instead, these people should come to terms with their problem and focus their attention on alleviating their condition.
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