Can an adult develop attention deficit disorder?
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I think you are depressed or are grieving the loss of your relationship on some level. You may be better off without the guy, but it's still a change and we all have to adjust to changes.\n\nTry to find a support group or a therapist to talk about things. Personally, I would try the talk therapy first over the drug therapy. \n\nYou may just need some time to adjust to life without the ex...even if the break was for the best. Been there, done that.
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get a 2nd opinion on the ADHD, it seams to be a lot of bull to me. doent matter how hyperactive or how little attentive someone may be, they concentrate on something. what ever that is can be used as a building block, i havent seen any of that stuff work. the meds just slow down brain function which is ultimatly bad for the entire body.
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Sounds like you have Attention deficit disorder..See a DR they have adult medication for it...Good Luck
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He may not actually have ADHD.  That's a pretty good way to figure out if a child has it, but it's unethical to give someone drugs to see how they might affect the person--so it's not done.  My guess is he's been misdiagnosed, but try to get the medication switched by consulting with your doctor.
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They now use ADHD or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder instead of the old ADD terminology. If you take the H or hyperactivity out, ADD is having problems with attention and impulsivity.\nThe consequences of untreated ADD depend on age and what you do. For a young child, sitting still in school and paying attention to teacher talking is a problem and bad grades would be the cosequence. Children with ADD who don't take medication to correct the problem will struggle with basic subjects throughout their lives not because they are not smart enough but because they just miss out on everything around them.\nFor adults, the problems are different. Forgetfullness, distractability, and inability to focus can cause problems with job performance, relationships, etc.
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most people with adhd are very smart, and creative, the only curse is that society wants to fit everyone into one mold and have them act a certain way, these people dont need medication they need different types of learning envirements.
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go to the doctor...could be adult add
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Memory problems, time management problems,  inability to concentate. Losing things,  bad housekeeping, chronic tardiness often due to having to go back and retrieve forgotten items and then having to search for them.  Trouble sleeping.  Trouble waking up.  Anxiety.  The good news is people with ADHD are usually very creative, original thinkers and people like them in spite of the chaos that surrounds them.  And by them, of course I mean us because I have it big time.
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It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children have ADHD, or approximately 2 million children in the United States. This means that in a classroom of 25 to 30 children, it is likely that at least one will have ADHD. \n\nSource: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) \n\nAttention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADD / ADHD) is a condition characterized by poor self-regulation. The person with ADD has difficulty inhibiting their spontaneous responses. According to Gabor Mate “The hallmark of ADD is an automatic, unwilled "tuning out," a frustrating non-presence of mind. People suddenly find that they have heard nothing of what they have been listening to, saw nothing of what they were looking at, remember nothing of what they were trying to concentrate on. One misses information and directions, misplaces things, and struggles to stay abreast of conversations. Tuning out creates practical hardships, and it also interferes with one’s enjoyment of life” \n\nWhat are the signs and symptoms of ADD or ADHD? \nADD / ADHD varies significantly among individuals; children with ADD / ADHD don’t all have the same problems. Some may be hyperactive. Others may be under-active. Some may have great problems with attention. Others may be mildly inattentive but overly impulsive. Still others may have significant problems in all three areas (attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity). The three subtypes of ADD / ADHD are: \n\nPredominantly inattentive type \nPredominantly hyperactive-impulsive type \nCombined type (inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity) \nFrom time to time, practically every person can be a bit absent-minded, restless, fidgety, or impulsive. With ADD / ADHD, these behaviors occur far more often and therefore are the rule and not the exception. \n\nSymptoms of inattention \n\nPeople with inattentive symptoms of ADD have difficulty keeping their mind on any one thing. They may get bored easily with a task and bounce to the next task, and the next task after that. Organizing and completing a task is difficult. They may however give undivided and effortless attention to activities and topics they enjoy. People with ADD often have difficulty learning something new. \n\nSome symptoms of inattention are \n\nignores details; makes careless mistakes \ndifficulty sustaining attention or listening when directly addressed \ndifficulty following instructions or finishing tasks \nappears forgetful, disorganized, distracted \n\nSymptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity \n\nPeople with hyperactive or impulsive symptoms of ADHD seem to be always in motion. Sitting still can be very difficult. They may dash around, squirm in their seats, roam around the room or talk incessantly. They may try to do several things at once, bouncing around from one activity to the next. \n\nSome symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity are \n\nfidgety, squirmy \ndifficulty staying seated \nin constant motion, often running or climbing inappropriately \nphysical restlessness; difficulty with quiet, sedentary activities \nexcessive talking; blurts out answers before questions are completed \ndifficulty waiting; interrupts or intrudes on others \nBecause hyperactivity and inattention are expected behaviors at some ages in childhood, it is the impulsive behaviors that often stand out in very young children with ADD / ADHD. By age four or five, though, most children have become more selectively attentive and less active, so those with ADD / ADHD stand out in all three behaviors: inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. \n\nHow are working memory and executive functioning related to ADD / ADHD? \nThose who have ADD / ADHD tend to be low on “working memory”: the ability to hold information in memory that must be used to make decisions and to guide behavior. Working memory and executive functioning are closely tied. Executive functioning includes the abilities to plan, prioritize, organize, persist, multi-task, move toward a goal, delay
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ADD/ADHD is not an imaginary disorder.  It is a chronic developmental disorder which is genetically based.  It is not a learning disability, but can co?exist with learning disabilities in approximately 25 to 33 percent of those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.\n\nI am taking concerta.  It is fine for this problem.  There are side effects however.\n\nI never heard of anyone who is taking or is told to take two different kinds of this medication together.  I am not positive but I don't think it is a good idea.
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The child with ADHD who is inattentive will have 6 or more of the following symptoms:\n\nHas difficulty following instructions \nHas difficulty keeping attention on work or play activities at school and at home \nLoses things needed for activities at school and at home \nAppears not to listen \nDoesn't pay close attention to details \nSeems disorganized \nHas trouble with tasks that require planning ahead \nForgets things \nIs easily distracted \nThe child with ADHD who is hyperactive/impulsive will have at least 6 of the following symptoms:\n\nIs fidgety \nRuns or climbs inappropriately \nCan't play quietly \nBlurts out answers \nInterrupts people \nCan't stay in seat \nTalks too much \nIs always on the go \nHas trouble waiting his or her turn \nChildren with ADHD do not make enough chemicals in key areas in the brain that are responsible for organizing thought. Without enough of these chemicals, the organizing centers of the brain don't work well. This causes the symptoms in children with ADHD. Research shows that ADHD is more common in children who have close relatives with the disorder. Recent research also links smoking and other substance abuse during pregnancy to ADHD.\n\nThings that don't cause ADHD:\nBad parenting (though a disorganized home life and school environment can make symptoms worse) \nToo much sugar \nToo little sugar \nAspartame (brand name: Nutrasweet) \nFood additives or colorings \nFood allergies or other allergies \nLack of vitamins \nFluorescent lights \nToo much TV \nVideo games...Children with ADHD may be difficult to parent. They may have trouble understanding directions. Children with ADHD are usually in a constant state of activity. This can be a challenge to adults. You may need to change your home life a bit to help your child. Here are some things you can do to help:\n\nMake a schedule. Set specific times for waking up, eating, playing, doing homework, doing chores, watching TV or playing video games, and going to bed. Post the schedule where your child will always see it. Explain any changes to the routine in advance. \nMake simple house rules. It's important to explain what will happen when the rules are obeyed and when they are broken. Write down the rules and the results of not following them. \nMake sure your directions are understood. Get your child's attention and look directly into his or her eyes. Then tell your child in a clear, calm voice specifically what you want. Keep directions simple and short. Ask your child to repeat the directions back to you. \nReward good behavior. Congratulate your child when he or she completes each step of a task. \nMake sure your child is supervised all the time. Because they are impulsive, children with ADHD may need more adult supervision than other children their age. \nWatch your child around his or her friends. It's sometimes hard for children with ADHD to learn social skills. Reward good play behaviors. \nSet a homework routine. Pick a regular place for doing homework, away from distractions such as other people, TV and video games. Break homework time into small parts and have breaks. \nFocus on effort, not grades. Reward your child when he or she tries to finish school work, not just for good grades. You can give extra rewards for earning better grades. \nTalk with your child's teachers. Find out how your child is doing at school--in class, at playtime, at lunchtime. Ask for daily or weekly progress notes from the teacher.
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I have a daughter 17 which came to live with me last year. Her grades suffered for the last semester of the year. We sat down and talked and I started let her live more as a young adult rather than a child and the grades have improved. She still had guidelines but were alot less stringent. Allowing a child to grow a little bit helps alot. I was guilty of not wanting my kids to grow up and I was the problem which I realized. I have bit the ole tongue and let her fall a few times but it has helped her grow more.\n  I also have a son who is 12 diagnosed with ADHD(5yrs) I have spent time at the school sharing information with the school on some of the do's and dont's of a ADHD child. Some teachers listen but some are still blind to ADHD. I have encouraged that the teachers become more aware of ADHD and ADD. But what can we expect because our teachers who are molding the grown ups of tomorrow are not paid enough. Educators which care move on to higher paying jobs so that they can support their families and not have to deal with parents who send their kids to school for  baby sitting.\n  We as parents have to be more involved in our school system with support as well discipline.
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I have adult ADD and I have had problems with impulse control - doing things first without considering the consequences.
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I am older and can look back and see it in people I grew up with. I have ADD and believe an aunt of mine has it too. She is in her 80's. It has nothing to do with discipline. It is all brain chemistry. I am beginning to think that crack babies might just inherit it from their parents. To use crack, it would take a compulsive type person that is not quite right. The most maddening symptom for me has been my mind racing. I would think of a million things at once. Any antidepressant or Strattera helps with ADHD.
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Contact your doctor about it. Depending on your doctor you may need proof that you have ADHD. If that is the case you will need to contact who ever first diagnosed you with ADHD and/ or who first prescribed it for you.\nAlso, just because the amount you took as a kid worked, does not mean it will work the same as an adult.\nI was diagnosed at 16 took ritalin until I was 21 and stopped. I too recently realized that being on it again would benefit me greatly. I spoke to my doctor and he prescribed me some. It was that simple.\nBut it may not be that simple for you. And the ONLY legal way to obtain a prescritption medication, particularly a controlled one like ritalin is with a dr. prescription. It may be annoying but it is the safer, legal way to go about. There are more options availble out now and you may find one that works better.\nGood luck
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Medication may be the answer to problems associated with the syndrome ADD/ADHD.\n\nRitalin is stimulant which increases brain activity, enabling those with ADD/ADHD to control impulsively, regulate behavior, screen out extraneous stimuli, and increase attention span. \n\nThis may appear to calm the ADD/ADHD person while over stimulating those who do not have this disorder.  Most people who need medication, that is with abnormal brain function, do not abuse it; however, the potential for abuse is always there. \n\nThe only way to determine if Ritalin is the answer for specific learning and behavior problems exhibited by an individual is to determine whether or not the person has ADD/ADHD.\n\nRitalin has been used to calm and help millions of children and adults with ADD/ADHD; however, it should be used carefully.  If it doesn’t achieve the desired result or if the cure is worse than the disease, then the medication should be discontinued
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yes... But PLEASE PLEASE be careful when giving him Ritalin... or other ADHD meds...  There are non-drugs you can get from the health food store to help calm them so they can do better at home, school, or where ever.\n\nThere was a boy, age 7 when he started taking Ritalin.  When he was 14, he collapsed and died of heart failure, determined to be caused by taking the Ritalin for too long!!   PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!  There are alternatives to prescription drugs for this!!!