April 5th, 2007 | Author: Kapt Kaos
I was just reading an article about how ADHD can have adverse effects on job and/or relationships. OK, this may be a shocker to some of you that do not deal with ADHD but for those of use that do, this is no brainer. Just in case you think I am being a little harsh here is a bit of the article.
According to the April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, more than half of children with ADHD can expect to contend with the condition as adults. ADHD in adults often is more subtle than in children, but still can be troublesome. It usually presents itself in one of two ways or a combination:
Inattention: Prioritizing and focusing on tasks can be enormous challenges. Organizing work or following instructions may be more difficult than it is for others.
Excessive levels of activity or difficult-to-control impulses: Adults with ADHD aren’t likely to be as physically active as hyperactive children with ADHD. Instead, adults may experience ongoing feelings of restlessness or have trouble relaxing. An adult may always feel the need to be on the go. Impulsivity may show up as impatience, mood swings, intense anger outbursts or trouble with relationships.
Yes, all of this is good info to have if you know nothing about ADHD. But having lived with this all of my life I just had to laugh when I read it.
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