Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,
ADHD, in Adults

Have you tried watching TV while someone keeps changing the channel every several seconds? Or tried listening to the radio while you’re driving through a tunnel and there’s static?

In the fast pace of today’s world, many of us have felt distracted having to multi-task, juggling responsibilities between home and work, oftentimes experiencing impatience when things “are too slow.” However, ADHD is not as simple as not being able to pay attention or being impulsive. People with ADHD also have difficulty controlling their emotions that they are unable to develop successful life skills to meet the demands of everyday life. For instance, an individual may have problems reading the moods of others and expressing his own feelings, causing relationships to suffer. His low tolerance to stress and frustration may cause him to overreact, alienating those around him. Or, the person may find it difficult to manage his time or organize his work, or quit a position due to boredom. As a result, it can be a great challenge to maintain personal relationships, keep a job or do well in school. The consequences can cause anger and frustration not only within the individual with ADHD but also in friends, colleagues and family. Because many adults with ADHD are unaware that they have this disorder, a correct diagnosis of ADHD can bring a sense of relief and understanding that they are not to blame and that there is treatment.

There are different forms of ADHD. Therefore, it is important to find out the specific problem before taking the first step to treatment. If you think you or a loved one displays the symptoms of ADHD, please call your doctor or a therapist for a careful diagnostic evaluation.

Treatment can help. Be on the road to better living and brighter horizons.

Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type | Predominantly Inattentive Type
Combined Type