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    ADHD
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    ADHD

    By Laurie Pailes-Lindeman

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    Life of an adult with ADHD is nothing short of movie credits flashing through your brain over and over. Now Imagine how difficult that could be to live with every day.

    This book is to show how everyone is involved in the process of finding a balance between your life and theirs. At the end of the movie you get to walk out of the theater. People living with ADHD do not. Understand, love and support the person as a family.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTwin Cadeuces
    Release dateMay 31, 2016
    ISBN9781533748096
    ADHD
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    Laurie Pailes-Lindeman

    Loves to write in her neck of the woods in NH. Mother and wife and lover her fur babies of three dogs. Reads about 3 books daily and loves finding the next great read. Best time for her is having her toes in the sand and a book in her hand

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      ADHD - Laurie Pailes-Lindeman

      CHAPTER 1

      DEFINING ADULT ADHD

      What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

      Many people have heard of ADHD. It may make you think of kids who have trouble paying attention or who are hyperactive or impulsive. Adults can have ADHD too. About 4% to 5% of U.S. adults have it. But few adults get diagnosed or treated for it. Who suffers adult ADHD? Every adult who has ADHD has it as a child. Some may have been diagnosed and known it. But some may not have been diagnosed when they were young and only find out later in life. While many kids with ADHD outgrow it, about 60% still have it as adults. Adult ADHD seems to affect men and women equally.

      Many adults go through their everyday lives without even knowing they have ADHD. They often will struggle to concentrate while at work, and it is common for simple chores to be a challenge. Adults with this disorder also have a greater risk of failing relationships. With no knowledge of why the person acts the way they do, they assume it is normal behavior. Luckily, there are several ways for adults to be evaluated to determine if ADHD or ADD are the culprits.  Do your research and by that, I mean don’t walk into your Primary care and give them a list of all your signs that you found on WebMD. I mean find a specialist that actually tests the proper way and knows all about it. I have seen the best and the worst when it comes to diagnosing and let me tell you when it comes to taking a medication and having a diagnosis put into your medical file, make sure they have done all that is possible to come up with that determination. Handing someone a twenty question questionnaire and having a prescription written out before you have completed it is not only a hack but clearly does not specialize in the subject. For me, it was a series of different appointments and each time I went, and it was a different type of testing. Then after all the tests were completed, it took about two weeks to have my results of the testing gone over with me and then a final determination. Then after that, I was told to visit with my regular MD to go over medication options that will not conflict with any other past medical history I might have or other medications I might be on. 

      ADHD is a disorder that occurs in childhood. This means that the adults who have ADHD have had it since they were children. One of the steps that the specialist deeply concentrate on is the person’s childhood history. Doing so often consists of check boxes and did you do this or that. Interviews with not only the patient, but also family and friends who have been around the person when they were younger, and gathering school report cards and assignments if possible. A complete history of the person's health, and also of his or her family is another key to unlocking the correct diagnosis. A physical exam to rule out other disorders is common. Luckily, if it is determined that the person indeed has ADHD, there are multiple ways to treat. Adults with the disorder will no longer have to endure the symptoms on their own. Some treatment plans consist of more than one approach. Therapy and medication work together to strengthen the effect of the drugs.

      Medications to control such symptoms are widely used. The medicines are often the same as that which children with the disorder take. There are also many alternative therapies available. These consist of behavioral management, social skills training and individual or family counseling. Behavioral management often will assist the person by teaching them how to control their inner voice. They learn self-control and how to think before responding. Now remember it is a learning experience, so don’t expect it to change overnight. Studies have shown that this type of therapy has positively changed patients’ social skills, which is crucial for succeeding at work or work school.

      Social skills training is also beneficial for people with ADHD because it teaches sufferers how to stay focused and control their behavior. Again, this takes time to retrain the brain. We can’t change everything in the blink of an eye. We will still blurt out, space out, or walk out. So to the family of those with ADHD, patience is the best gift you can give them. They will learn how to be aware of their actions and how it affects others. In return, patients will be able to strengthen their relationships and concentrate when needed. Counseling by one's self or as a group can also be beneficial. This is because the person will be able to work on problems with others and learn how to control their behavior issues. They will be able to get the support they need to succeed. Being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult is the first life-altering step. It will start to make sense on why such behaviors are happening. With many treatment options available, there is help and support for anyone who is starting the journey of living their life with ADHD.

      CHALLENGES

      Simple everyday tasks like picking up the kids from soccer or completing a work assignment on time can become easily complicated for adults with ADHD. Hyperactivity, trouble staying focused, losing track of time, procrastinating, interrupting others are just a few of the ADHD symptoms known for derailing a daily life. The good news: With a little planning and some simple adjustments, you can start overcoming the challenges caused by adult ADHD today.

      -Challenge: Being late for Dates

      Punctuality is often a problem for adults with ADHD, whether it’s picking up your kids from a play-date, getting to a doctor’s appointment, or staying on schedule at the office. You might have difficulty with your sense of time. Five minutes can feel like minutes 10 or vice versa, or you tend to lose time doing tasks like looking for clothes in your closet.

      - Don’t be the person who forgets your kid at the beach house (which by the way was only 50 feet away) because you will never hear the end of that one.

      - Challenge: Always Misplace Objects

      Can’t seem to ever find your keys or cell phone? Losing or misplacing such items is a common trait among adults with ADHD. Repetition helps with this. Putting your keys in the same spot when you walk through the door, handling things immediately instead of putting them off. Example: Let’s say you have a bill to pay that came in

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