The disorder ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can affect kids or adults. There are millions of people that are affected by it, and those that experience it are unlikely to see a reduction in symptoms without seeking support for the disorder. Here’s a look at a few more facts you might want to know about ADHD.
There May Be Multiple Risk Factors for ADHD
Scientists do not agree on a definitive cause for ADHD, but there are a few possible risk factors. These include experiencing an injury to the brain, or if a baby was exposed to drugs, alcohol, or an environmental toxin while in utero. Besides that, there may be a genetic link. If someone in your family has ADHD, there is a better chance that you or your children may experience it.
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Different Symptoms May Be Present
When an individual experiences ADHD, there are multiple symptoms that they might express.
Symptoms in children include:
- Forgetting things
- Losing possessions
- Talking a lot in school
- Being unable to share with others
- Making mistakes repeatedly
- Moving around too much
Symptoms in adults include:
- Being unable to control mood
- Becoming frustrated easily
- Inability to focus
- Inability to plan out a task
- Issues with stress
- Problems with time management
There Are Numerous Treatment Options
When a child or adult is diagnosed with ADHD, there are a few ways that they may be treated for it. One is through the use of medicines, and another is through therapy. Both of these techniques may be used together, where they might be able to make a greater difference.
For instance, therapy can help children understand how to behave in certain situations. This can also assist adults as well. If an adult with ADHD is having difficulty understanding what to do when facing a situation at work, a therapist can aid them in changing their behavior in different circumstances.
If your child has ADHD, it may be necessary for you to attend therapy as well, so you can learn more about how to care for them.
Treatments Can Help With Symptoms
Once your child has been diagnosed with ADHD and you have gotten them the medicines and help that they need, you may see a difference in the symptoms that they express. This could make it easier for them to get through their day at school and at home. Over time, symptoms may change, especially as a child gets older, which is why it is necessary to seek professional help for your kids as soon as you notice they have symptoms of ADHD. This provides them with the best chance of being able to learn better habits, so ADHD won’t be able to wreck their routine.
There Are Other Things to Try Too
Those with ADHD may be able to benefit from exercise, eating right, and sleeping enough hours at night as well. If you or someone in your household has symptoms of ADHD, consider talking to them about what these healthy habits look like. You can start with small changes and work your way up to bigger ones.
You May Have it and Not Know
If you are an adult with the symptoms listed above, you may not have noticed them before. It is possible to have some of the symptoms and not be aware. This could be because you have gotten used to some of these aspects as you age. Keep in mind that you can still see benefits from treatment even as an adult.
Conclusion
ADHD is a condition that can affect both kids and adults, and the symptoms are slightly different, depending on your age. However, there are different treatment options available that can help you manage these symptoms and learn how to work through some of the situations that is causing strife. Be sure to get help when it is needed since the effects of this disorder are unlikely to go away on their own.
N.B. This post was developed via a partnership with BetterHelp.
