Though the medical and scientific communities now agree that ADHD is not strictly a childhood condition, the most widely used criteria for diagnosing ADHD in adults remain focused on identifying symptoms in children and teens. This means adults may suffer misdiagnosis or no diagnosis at all if their physician doesn't understand nuances of ADHD and it’s overlapping conditions in adulthood. Learn what to do about it here.
. When adult patients ask him questions about why they should try medication to manage their ADHD, he begins his reply with two important words: “Medication works,” he says. “When you find the right medicine, you can experience substantial improvements in your ADHD symptoms.”
“About 80 percent of adults with ADHD have some kind of co-occurring condition that complicates the treatment of their ADHD,” says Novotni. She warns that not treating all of the problems leaves the patient struggling and frustrated. After starting a medication regimen, every patient should consider working with an experienced psychologist, psychiatrist, or life coach, says CHADD director Meyer. These professionals can help people with ADHD learn behavioral, time-management, and organizational strategies to enhance their quality of life.
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