Often forgetful? More and more adults are diagnosed with this disease! You may be...

This Olympic Games

It's exciting to watch

Every medal is hard-earned

Behind every athlete there is

A story worth telling

For example, swimmer Michael Phelps

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bringing it to the public eye

Because he has ADHD!

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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD ) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that usually begins in childhood but can persist into adolescence and even adulthood .

Characteristics of ADHD are:

Persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior that are above the normal range for age and have a significant impact on school, work, social, and family life .

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Symptoms of ADHD can be divided into three main categories:

one

Attention deficit symptoms

● Often make mistakes on details or ignore details due to carelessness

● Difficulty maintaining focus on tasks or recreational activities

● Doesn’t seem to be listening when others are talking

● Does not follow instructions and has trouble completing chores, work tasks, or school assignments

● Difficulty organizing tasks and activities

● Avoid, dislike, or be reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort

● Easily distracted by external stimuli

● Forgetting daily activities

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two

ADHD symptoms

● Restlessness in seat, often squirming or getting out of seat (in adolescents or adults, this may be just a feeling of fidgeting)

● Running or climbing in inappropriate situations (teens or adults may simply feel uneasy)

● Difficulty participating in leisure activities quietly

● Always “busy”, as if driven to do things

● Talking too much

three

Impulsive symptoms

● Give answers before questions are finished

● Difficulty waiting for your turn

● Interrupting or disrupting others (e.g., barging into a conversation or game)

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In fact, although ADHD is common in school-age children, symptoms often continue into adulthood, affecting approximately 2.8% to 5.2% of adults worldwide .

The reason why adult ADHD is difficult for us to detect is that it is very different from childhood ADHD:

Externalizing behaviors are reduced and may be masked or confounded by other disorders , such as depression and anxiety, and are often difficult to trace back to the childhood history and difficult to diagnose retrospectively .

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If you have most of the following symptoms, you may want to pay attention ⬇⬇⬇

👉Inattention: Adults may not show obvious hyperactivity, but they may have problems at work, such as difficulty completing tasks, poor organizational skills, frequent lateness, or forgetting appointments.

👉Impulsiveness: This may manifest as impulse shopping, gambling, risky behavior, or impulsive decision-making.

👉Emotion regulation problems: Adults with ADHD may experience mood swings, irritability, or anxiety.

👉Low self-efficacy: Adults may lack confidence in their abilities and experience failure and frustration.

👉Time management issues: Adults with ADHD may have difficulty completing tasks on time and have a serious tendency to procrastinate.

👉Social difficulties: May behave inappropriately in social situations or have difficulty maintaining stable interpersonal relationships.

👉Addiction issues: Adults with ADHD may be more likely to have substance abuse or dependence behaviors, such as alcohol or drug abuse

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Treating adult ADHD is a multidimensional process that involves medication, psychological interventions, and lifestyle modifications :

Drug treatment

Commonly used medications include stimulants (such as methylphenidate) and nonstimulants (such as atomoxetine), which can help improve attention and reduce impulsive behavior.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

By teaching patients coping strategies, we help them manage their emotions and improve their time management and organizational skills.

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Structure your daily life

Establish regular routines and use reminders and schedules to reduce forgetfulness and confusion.

Healthy Lifestyle

Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and a healthy diet can help improve ADHD symptoms.

While ADHD presents many challenges for those who suffer from it, there are also positives.

Many adults with ADHD display extraordinary creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience .

With proper diagnosis and personalized treatment, people with ADHD can learn to harness their traits and turn them into advantages in their careers, art, or personal lives .

Finally, I want to say

Adult ADHD is more than just a medical diagnosis

It is part of everyone’s inherent qualities.

When properly understood and managed

Can be transformed into a unique advantage

Let's work together

Creating a more inclusive and understanding world

Let everyone shine on their own track

Whether in the Olympic Games

Still on the journey of life~

Statement: This article is a medical-related educational popular science article. It does not involve specific treatment methods or medical behaviors and cannot replace hospital visits.

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Editor: Yang Yali

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