What is it like to live with ADHD on a daily basis?
Distractibility, restlessness, difficulty organizing self, tendency to act or blurt out before thinking, frustrations, forgetfulness, difficulty maintaining long term relationships, isolation - these are just a few of the issues individuals with ADHD and their loved ones must learn to cope with and develop strategies for navigating.
ADHD can be a lifelong condition. It begins in childhood, but it often lasts into adulthood. Studies estimate that 30-70 percent of children with ADHD will continue to have symptoms into adolescence and adulthood.
ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders that develop in children, though many adults do not find out a name for their condition until it is diagnosed as an adult. Though hyperactive and impulsive behaviors may lessen somewhat as an individual ages, the symptoms that are often most prevalent in adult ADHD are the distractible and disorganized thoughts and behaviors.
Living with ADHD requires some adjustment, but each individual can develop strategies that work for them. Click on the links below to learn more about ADHD issues at each stage of life, as well as what it can be like to have a loved one with ADHD.
Living with ADHD as a Child
Living with ADHD as an Adolescent
Living with ADHD as an Adult
Parenting a Child with ADHD
When Your Spouse Has ADHD
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