ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition that affects millions of adults and children worldwide. Those of you who live with it (or with a child that has it), understand that life can be overwhelming at times. We have made it our project to offer you support and treatments that you can easily work in to your busy life.
Basically ADHD is a disorder that causes problems with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Here are some symptoms:
Inattention
-difficulty paying attention to details
-makes careless mistakes when doing schoolwork or other activities
-easily distracted by irrelevant things
-interrupts activities to investigate noises or events that are commonly ignored by others
-difficulty concentrating or finishing paper work
-procrastination
-forgetfulness in daily activities
-has trouble taking turns in conversation or frequently changes the subject
Hyperactivity
-fidgeting or squirming when seated
-frequently getting up from sitting
-restlessness
-running or climbing at inappropriate times
-has difficulty playing quietly
-talking excessively
Impulsivity
-impatience
-blurting out answers out of turn
-difficulty following social rules of conversation
-interrupts or intrudes on others
-starting conversations at inappropriate times
Symptoms may vary with age or developmental stage. The symptoms associated with hyperactivity and impulsivity tend to diminish with age, but inattention has a tendency to hang around into adulthood. As they grow older, some severe cases may experience problems with anxiety or depression.
