Many adults have struggled with attention deficit disorder for most of their lives without knowing it. The symptoms of this disorder are often attributed to a stressful life or the pace of the world today. If you often feel unfocused, confused, disorganized, and restless and have difficulty following through with or remembering projects and responsibilities you may benefit from an evaluation by a mental health professional to determine if you suffer from Adult Attention Deficit Disorder.

Adults with attention deficit disorder are more difficult to diagnose than children because, while the symptoms cause ongoing problems they do present differently in adults. Adults will be restless, impatient, fidgety and unfocused rather that hyperactive. Impulsivity generally shows up as speaking out of turn or interrupting others excessively. Most adults have developed coping skills to deal with this disorder and to the “outside world” seem to function adequately. However, they expend so much energy trying to keep up and stay on task that they are frequently exhausted.

There are many treatments available today to help deal successfully with this disorder and accomplish your goals in life. Individuals with this disorder often benefit from education about the disorder, individual therapy to help develop appropriate coping skills, medication to assist in focus and concentration, support groups to improve coping mechanisms.

Common symptoms
lack of focus
difficulty completing projects
lack of organization
difficulty concentrating
often lose or misplace things
fidgety and restless most of the time
thoughts rushing through your mind
impulsivity
difficulty in relationships
impaired problem solving skills

List Psychological Services can provide a complete workup including a mental health evaluation and psychiatric evaluation to help diagnose, improve your living situation, and reduce your stress.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults

Adults with ADHD might have difficulty following directions, remembering information, concentrating, organizing tasks, or completing work within time limits. If these difficulties are not managed appropriately, they can cause associated behavioral, emotional, social, vocational, and academic problems.