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🧠 UNDERSTANDING ADHD SYMPTOMS
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects executive function, attention regulation, and impulse control.
Common ADHD Symptoms in Adults:
INATTENTION:
- Difficulty sustaining focus on tasks
- Easily distracted by external stimuli or internal thoughts
- Trouble organizing tasks and managing time
- Forgetfulness in daily activities
- Losing things frequently
- Difficulty following through on instructions
- Avoiding tasks requiring sustained mental effort
HYPERACTIVITY/IMPULSIVITY:
- Restlessness or feeling "driven by a motor"
- Difficulty sitting still or staying in one place
- Talking excessively
- Interrupting others or finishing their sentences
- Difficulty waiting your turn
- Acting without thinking through consequences
- Emotional impulsivity (quick to anger, mood swings)
EXECUTIVE FUNCTION CHALLENGES:
- Difficulty prioritizing tasks
- Procrastination despite good intentions
- Time blindness (poor sense of time passing)
- Working memory issues (forgetting what you just read/heard)
- Difficulty switching between tasks
- Trouble planning and organizing
Important Notes:
1. ADHD Looks Different in Adults:
Many adults with ADHD were never diagnosed as children. Symptoms may have been overlooked, especially in women, or may have been manageable until life demands increased.
2. ADHD Is a Spectrum:
Everyone experiences ADHD differently. Some people are primarily inattentive, some primarily hyperactive/impulsive, and some have combined presentation.
3. ADHD Affects Many Areas of Life:
Work performance, relationships, self-esteem, physical health, financial management, and emotional regulation can all be impacted.
4. ADHD Is Neurobiological:
Research shows ADHD involves differences in brain structure, neurotransmitter function (especially dopamine and norepinephrine), and executive function networks. This is not a character flaw or lack of willpower.
If You're Wondering "Do I Have ADHD?"
This community provides educational information, but **only a qualified healthcare provider can diagnose ADHD.**
Consider consulting:
- Psychiatrist
- Psychologist specializing in ADHD
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (like myself in clinical practice)
- Neuropsychologist (for comprehensive testing)
Proper evaluation typically includes:
- Detailed history of symptoms (childhood and current)
- Assessment of functional impairment
- Ruling out other conditions
- Sometimes standardized testing
What You'll Learn Here:
Over time, I'll be sharing educational content about:
- The neuroscience of ADHD
- Evidence-based strategies for different symptoms
- How lifestyle factors affect ADHD
- How hormones interact with ADHD (especially important for women)
- Working with your unique brain
⚠️ Remember: This is educational content only. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment decisions, and personalized medical advice.
- Dr. Alison
*Educational content only. Not medical advice.*
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🧠 UNDERSTANDING ADHD SYMPTOMS
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Understanding ADHD symptoms and evidence-based approaches for adults with ADHD. Led by Dr. Alison DeMiero (DNP, PMHNP-BC, Functional Medicine Expert).
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