Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychiatric problem that begins in childhood and whose symptoms can last throughout a person's life. Although the characteristics of this disease, which has biological roots, have been investigated with genetics, inheritance and brain imaging technologies, it is possible to say that it is a disorder that is not well understood and is confused with other disorders.
What are the Symptoms of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Not all people with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder have the same symptoms. Some people are very active and talkative. They may experience discomfort due to situations such as standing still and waiting. In some people, these symptoms may be replaced by interruptions and aimless talking. Examples of both situations may be seen together or different symptoms may be encountered.
- Difficulty focusing on what someone is saying
- Inability to focus on a single thing
- Inability to control the order of priorities
- When there is a different stimulus while dealing with something, leaving the current occupation and focusing on another
- Interrupting others
- Difficulty staying still
- Talking too much
- Experiencing timing problems
- Being late
- Losing things
- Forgetfulness
- Difficulty completing tasks
- Getting bored easily
Causes of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The causes of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are not yet clearly known. It is possible to say that the predisposition to the disorder and environmental factors are effective on the disorder. Many studies have been conducted on the disorder to date, but no single conclusion has been reached. Therefore, there are different opinions among experts. Signs have been detected that there may be a genetic predisposition to this disorder in the nerve cells of the human brain. It is known that there are differences in the data transfer between the parts of the body responsible for memory and learning in people with ADHD. Environmental factors are also among the causes of ADHD. Factors such as people being exposed to too many stimuli, doing less physical activity and being under performance pressure are also among the causes of ADHD. It is known that the mother's consumption of cigarettes, alcohol and similar harmful substances during the period when the person is in the womb increases the child's risk of ADHD. Again, the mother's pregnancy poisoning increases the risk of ADHD in the child. ADHD has many psychological, biological and environmental causes, and these causes vary from person to person.
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment
ADHD treatment has become more successful in recent years with the increase in information and awareness about the disorder. The methods commonly used for the treatment of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be listed as follows:
- Drug therapy: Stimulant and non-stimulant drugs are used for treatment, the doctor may prescribe these drugs if deemed necessary, unconscious use of drugs can cause the disease to worsen and the person's health to deteriorate.
- Psychotherapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the recommended treatment options for people with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. This treatment method aims to change the person's problematic thoughts and behavioral patterns.
- Behavioral counseling: Counseling aims to help people achieve their goals and increase their quality of life.
- Regular Exercise: Lifestyle changes are also very important for the treatment of this disorder. Regular exercise and healthy eating can alleviate ADHD symptoms. Sufficient and regular sleep can also be effective in reducing the problems experienced by the person.
- Vocational Counseling: Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder patients who have problems in their work life can overcome these problems by receiving vocational counseling.
- Participating in Support Groups: People with ADHD who come together, receive education and communicate with people who have experienced similar situations can cope with the disorder more easily.
Working with an experienced specialist psychologist in this field and receiving support for the treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in adults is recommended to minimize the problems caused by the disorder and increase the quality of life.
