Living with ADD - ADHD
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.
Up until recently it was believed that children eventually outgrow ADHD, it is now known that ADHD can be a lifelong condition. Studies estimate that 30-70 percent of children with ADHD will continue to have symptoms into adolescence and adulthood. 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. If ADHD remains undiagnosed or untreated during adulthood, it can cause great difficulty at work and in relationships. It can also result in feelings of anxiety and depression.
Living with ADHD requires some adjustment, but each individual can develop strategies and treatment approaches 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.
