A DISEASE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THAN DEPRESSION, BUT OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) predominantly manifests during childhood, but approximately 50% of individuals continue to grapple with it into adulthood. Regrettably, a substantial number of adults with ADHD remain undiagnosed.

Adult ADHD is often characterized by persistent inattention, whether accompanied by hyperactivity and impulsivity or not. This condition can lead to subpar performance in both professional and educational endeavors, strain interpersonal and familial relationships, and instigate feelings of low self-esteem and diminished accomplishment.

Consequently, a cascade of emotional issues and occupational challenges ensues, eventually affecting overall well-being and safety.

Diagnostic criteria

If any type of symptom meets 5 out of 9, or a total of 18 symptoms meet 5, and lasts for more than 6 months, and the symptoms appear in more than 2 places, it can be roughly diagnosed as adult ADHD. However, diagnosis requires multiple examinations and requires a comprehensive consideration of various factors, so please go to the hospital for professional diagnosis.

Inattention symptoms:

1. Often easily distracted by external stimuli
2. Often seems absent-minded and half-listening when talking to others
3. Often forgetful in daily life
4. Often unwilling or avoiding tasks that require continuous mental use
5. Often have difficulty paying attention to details or make careless mistakes when studying, working, or other activities
6. Often unable to complete homework, housework, and work tasks as required
7. Often has difficulty arranging tasks and activities in an organized manner
8. Often have difficulty maintaining concentration during study, work, or entertainment activities
9. Frequently lose necessities for study and activities

Hyperactivity and impulsivity symptoms:

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    10. Often rushing to answer questions before they have been asked.
13. 11. Often talks too much and chatters incessantly
14. 12. Often find it difficult to wait patiently
15. 13. Often restless, with hands and feet flapping and twisting constantly
16. 14. Frequently leaves your seat when you should be sitting
17. 15. Frequently running around, climbing up and down in inappropriate places
18. 16. Frequently moves non-stop, as if driven by a motor
19. 17. It is often difficult to participate in games or extracurricular activities quietly
20. 18. Often interrupts or intrudes on others

An essential condition for diagnosing ADHD in adults is that there must be sufficient evidence to prove that the patient did exist and meet the diagnosis of ADHD before the age of 12, and that these symptoms significantly impair the patient's social functioning. ) Although ADHD involves some professional diagnoses, if you find that your symptoms have many similarities with the above criteria, you should pay attention and seek professional help in time.