ADHD in Adults

ADHD in Adults

Problems such as lack of attention and concentration as well as work and personal life can be can be indicators of ADHD in adults, how can affect them in their daily life activities?.

The impact of their daily lives affected are:

- Hyperactivity.

- Attention deficit.

- Emotional lability: tantrums and mood variability.

- Disorganization and inability to accomplish tasks.

- Impulsivity.

- Emotional relationship instability.

- Labor problems

Some data tell us that up to 4.5% of adults have it and the symptoms are very similar to ADHD children hyperactivity and impulsivity. The problem primarily in adults is also seven or eight of ten affected develop other psychopathology as depression, anxiety or addiction.

It is very comprehensive psychiatric anamnesis advisable to ensure that no other psychopathologies. Keep in mind that there are organic or neurological disorders as well as drug and drug action that can mask the characteristics of ADHD.

Consider if there is:

- Drug

- Personality Disorders

- Mood disorders

- Anxiety Disorders

- Sleep disorders

- Head injuries

- Thyroid hormone disruption

As explained in the previous article "ADHD Part I" in "biological basis", parents with ADHD transmit a genetic disorder to their offspring.

In women disorder detects less and which are less hyperactive detected, even more dispersed.

Explanatory model

Therapies

In adult pharmacological therapy is the first choice methylphenidate treatment, although it is unknown long-term effects. The use of atomoxetine and amphetamine derivatives show favorable results. But realities is pending or specific drug development to control the ADHD in adulthood

In the field of psychotherapy we CBT programs psychologist Steven Safren model based on learning theory. At the individual level, in short, is a therapy based on work to change the self-perception that the subject has about yourself and help you develop greater confidence in their own abilities.

Group psychotherapy is also used in the treatment of this disorder.

  

WITH ADHD DIAGNOSIS FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD MAY HAVE ADHD ADULTS WITH BEST ADAPTED AND MORE HAPPY IN YOUR DAILY LIFE.

by iBonis Project

For more information:

Psychiatric comorbidity and functional impairment in a clinically Referred sample of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). E. Sobanski et al.