What is ADHD?
ADHD is a condition that affects the behaviour of people, it’s a chronic condition that affects mostly children and often continues into adulthood. The main problems faced by ADHD people are difficulty in sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour.
Common Symptoms:
Inattention:
- Difficulty concentrating and focusing.
- Forget and lose things easily.
Hyperactivity:
- Unable to sit, she still always wants to do something.
- Excessive talking and physical movements.
Impulsivity:
- Cannot wait for their turns.
- Act without thinking.
- Interrupt conversations.
Symptoms of ADHD in Children:
In the case of children, symptoms of ADHD can be identified as behavioural issues, difficulties in studies, etc. Some of the common symptoms in children are:
- Short attention span and distracted easily.
- Usually very forgetful and lose things easily.
- They can’t sit still, always want to do something.
- I like to talk always and will be physically active.
Symptoms of ADHD in Adults:
For adults, ADHD affects their productivity, unlike children. Some of the symptoms shown by adults are:
- Cannot keep up with timelines.
- Will become very lazy over time.
- Get addicted to alcohol / other substances easily
- Do things without thinking about their consequences.
- They easily get irritated and have anger issues.
- Anxiety, Mood swings, & Depression.
Treatment Methods
Treatments for ADHD in Children:
- Medications: Stimulant Medicines are the first line of treatment for ADHD.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Type of therapy that helps to manage problems by looking to change the way we think and behave.
- Training And Education: Proper training and education to children as well as parents as per doctor’s recommendations.
Treatments for ADHD in Adults:
- Medications: Stimulants are the most commonly used medications to treat ADHD.
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy: This can help an adult with ADHD become more aware of attention and concentration challenges
- Relaxation training and stress management: Formulate strategies for better organisation of activities.
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