The general perception of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a condition that is reserved for children. But millions of people are learning the hard way, often through devastating circumstances, that this is not the case. In fact, the most recent estimate has the number of cases of adult ADHD in the United States at around nine million, with seventy five percent of those with adult ADHD not knowing why they act the way they do. That would mean at least 6,750,000 men in women in the United States alone are trying to do their jobs, keep their home-life stable and happy, and preserve some sort of a social life, all the while trying to manage such symptoms as inattention, impulsivity, anger, and restlessness.
For those with adult ADHD it is like having twenty movies showing in the brain all at once producing lack of focus. In addition to lack of focus other symptoms include impulsivity, lack of patience, disorganization, and difficulty finishing tasks. This cast of characters is commonplace for adult with this condition, impeding work performance, getting in the way of a happy home life, and making it hard to meet new friendships and hang on to old acquaintances.
Those with adult ADHD may also sabotage their relationships and marriages through what is seen as promiscuous behavior, perhaps stretching back decades to their early teen or even adolescent years. Just as they tend to not be able to finish projects, starting a new marriage or relationship always seems much more appealing that trying to make an old one work. Read the rest of this entry »
