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Disease Symptom Tips :: Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder

Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder: Understanding the Symptoms and Treatments of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder



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The symptoms of attention deficit disorder may seem obvious. Victims seem to be in perpetual motion. They can't sit still, hate waiting and are constantly interrupting.

Derailed by the slightest distraction, they rarely stick with a task long enough to finish it. Daily life can seem exasperating and exhausting.

But, are these hyperactive youngsters? No, they're adults. Though attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common diagnosis in child psychiatry, it can also be very prevalent in adults and the symptoms are often either harder to spot or chalked up to daily stress. To learn more about adult ADHD, including its symptoms and where to go for help, keep reading.

Prevalence of Adult ADHD

About 1 to 2% of adult men and women, or about 5 million Americans, have problems sustaining attention or controlling their movements and impulses. ADHD refers to a spectrum of difficulties in restraining motion and paying attention.

Symptoms of attention deficit disorder are often harder to spot and diagnose among adults than among children.

Symptoms Associated With ADHD in Adults
  • Restlessness, fidgeting and squirming
  • Inability to engage in a focused activity such as reading
  • Extreme distractibility, forgetfulness, absent-mindedness
  • Difficulty concentrating on what others are saying
  • Difficulty waiting, extreme irritation when stuck in traffic
  • Daily or hourly mood swings, ranging from depression or discontent to cheerfulness and excitement
  • Disorganization, inability to finish tasks
  • Difficulty solving problems or managing time
  • Hot temper, explosive outbursts, frequent irritation
  • Impulsiveness in decision making and in starting or ending relationships
  • Low tolerance for stress and otherwise ordinary hassles
  • Clumsiness, poor body image, little sense of direction
  • Immaturity
Rather than scooting around a room or throwing a temper tantrum the way a child with ADHD may act, hyperactive adults will fidget excessively, tapping their fingers or jiggling their feet. And though some may appear calm, they can't seem to concentrate long enough to read a paragraph or follow a list of directions.

Getting Help With Adult ADHD

If you suspect that you or someone you love has an attention deficit disorder, find a physician who understands the problem. You can either contact pediatricians who know local doctors specializing in attention disorders or seek a referral through a group like the Attention-Deficit Disorder Association (1-800-487-2282).

And remember, though the symptoms of attention deficit disorder may seem similar to those often associated with stress, adults need to be serious about attending to this often debilitating disorder.

It can be treated and with the right drug treatment program administered by an experienced doctor, having adult ADHD treated is a life-changing experience.  

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