{"id":17678,"date":"2013-04-11T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2013-04-11T16:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/?p=17678"},"modified":"2014-09-09T03:58:44","modified_gmt":"2014-09-09T10:58:44","slug":"is-it-adult-adhd-or-something-else","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/adult-add-adhd-symptoms-0411137","title":{"rendered":"Is It Adult ADHD or Something Else?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"adult-adhd-0411137\"Picture someone with attention-deficit hyperactivity<\/a>. Odds are good you’re envisioning a child who can’t sit still zooming around his or her classroom, struggling with grades, and driving parents crazy. But ADHD isn’t just for children<\/a>. Some kids grow out of this diagnosis or develop coping skills, but others continue to struggle as adults<\/a>\u2014some of whom were never diagnosed as children.<\/p>\n

Children have the benefit of existing under the watchful eye of adults who can advocate for their interests. Adults, however, may struggle for years before they realize that their procrastination<\/a>, difficulty concentrating, and trouble completing tasks are the result of ADHD, not a personal failing.<\/p>\n

What Is Adult ADHD?<\/strong>
\nAdult ADHD is the same issue that children experience, but it can manifest in different forms. Children may struggle with school or making friends, but life-altering consequences from the condition in childhood are rare. In adulthood, however, failing to turn in a presentation, skipping a semester of college, or being unable to listen to a spouse can end in catastrophe. Consequently, adults who have ADHD\u2014particularly if they’re not getting appropriate treatment\u2014may have more dramatic difficulties than children, and often get much less sympathy.<\/p>\n

Recognizing Symptoms<\/strong>
\nSymptoms of adult ADHD may include:<\/p>\n