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ADHD can have a major impact in adult life. Problems with attention, planning, restlessness and impulsivity often become more visible when work, study, relationships and responsibilities increase.
Difficulty keeping overview, finishing tasks, prioritising and handling administration.
Feeling restless, easily overstimulated or unable to unwind.
Reacting quickly, interrupting, fluctuating motivation or difficulty pausing.
Diagnosis is based on a clinical interview, validated questionnaires, developmental history and collateral information from someone who knows you well.
Treatment may include psycho-education, medication management and practical strategies for daily functioning, work and relationships.
No. In adults, attention problems, inner restlessness and exhaustion are often more prominent.
ADHD starts in childhood, but it is often recognised only later in life.
Medically reviewed by drs. I. Beg, psychiatrist at AvondFocus.
