The Truth About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADD (Attention deficit disorder) is now the most common form of ADHD available today. Technically speaking, attention deficit disorder is no longer a specific medical diagnosis, but rather an umbrella term that describe various types of ADHD associated behaviors. As one of the more common forms of ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or AD/HD is typically seen in children, with a tendency toward inattention.
ADD occurs more frequently in adults now than in children and has been labeled as the silent killer of the adult population. Attention Deficit Disorder in adults (AD/HD) occurs when adults repeatedly neglect or cannot pay attention to tasks requiring focused attention. In adults, tasks such as taking notes, working at a computer, reading, writing, and working with machinery frequently demand multiple levels of concentration and alertness.
One hallmark symptom of attention deficit disorder is impulsivity or “spontaneous action.” Impulsivity is defined as an unusual or unexpected occurrence, and is often demonstrated by the inability to concentrate on what you are doing or failing to follow your planned activities. This definition of impulsivity does not encompass “slipshooting,” or taking numerous short breaks in order to regain focus. Many adult patients with ADHD often say that they are suffering from “impulse control disorder” and believe that their symptoms are psychosomatic (a mental condition), resulting in the often inaccurate conclusion that their symptoms are due to aging, unavoidable medical conditions, or poor memory.
The most common symptoms of attention deficit disorder in adults are hyperactivity/impulsivity, which is defined as a series of disruptive behaviors such as fidgeting, jumping, talking incessantly, or changing subjects without carefully planning, acting without considering the consequences, and interrupting or chatting with someone during a conversation. Impulsivity can affect social and personal relationships, work and school, and can be disruptive throughout the lives of those who suffer from it. Inattention, or a lack of concentration, is another common symptom of attention deficit disorder in adults. This symptom can be seen as being time-consuming and/or interfering with day to day activities. A lack of attention span can also affect organizational and financial tasks.
Other common symptoms of attention deficit disorder in adults include: poor organizational and behavioral control, difficulty completing tasks, and frequently missing or late arriving for appointments. One of the more obvious signs of this disorder is that the individual will frequently be unable to keep to scheduled activities. Most frequently these impulsive behaviors are observed when the individual is either under stress or high on activity. These symptoms are often seen in individuals who have already attained middle age. It is most common that adults diagnosed with ADHD are female and are currently between the ages of eighteen and forty-five.
Many people with ADHD possess a hyperactive pattern of attention. As it is normally part of the hyperactive phase, many people with ADHD commonly focus on one task or activity for an extended period of time. In most cases, the ADHD individual will then switch back to performing a different task or activity. Those suffering with attention deficit disorder in adults may appear to be daydreamers. They will often pause and re-start things repeatedly, without taking any breaks in between.
The Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis often leads to further myths about this condition. Some common myths are that the symptoms can be masked easily by other stimulants such as coffee or soda. Other common myths are that this disorder cannot be detected through urine tests, and that there is no reliable psychological test to determine if a person is not suffering from ADHD. In addition, many people believe that the use of medication is necessary to suppress symptoms.
The attention deficit hyperactivity disorder that is seen in children may be attributed to inattentiveness rather than the underlying cause. This is one of the biggest challenges faced by doctors who have to deal with ADHD predominantly inattentive type. The majority of ADHD sufferers are actually inattentive in the beginning but due to their hyperactive-impulsive behavior, they end up being categorized as having the disorder. Experts now believe that hyperactive-impulsive behavior is a necessary symptom of ADHD but it is not the main one. More attention needs to be focused on inattention and this is where inattention subtype of ADHD excels.
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