WHAT HARVARD HEALTH PUBLISHING AND 3 OTHER DOCTORS THINK: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE ADULT ADHD?
Answered by Dr. Mallika Marshall
M.D., Harvard Health Publishing · 20 years of experience · USA
ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. People with ADHD are easily distracted, disorganized, and often forgetful. They may also be restless, fidgety, and act without thinking. There is no single test to diagnose the condition. Depending on the age of the patient, the diagnosis is usually made by a pediatrician, neurologist, or mental health specialist, so if you think you may have ADHD, contact your primary care provider to begin the initial evaluation.
Answered by Dr. Tushar Batra
Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.6 years of experience · India
Adults with ADHD may struggle to focus and concentrate, which can result in missed deadlines, cancelled meetings, and neglected social activities. The inability to restrain impulses can cause a variety of behaviours, such as impatience while driving in traffic or in line, as well as mood swings and angry outbursts. Impulsivity, disorganisation, and difficulty prioritising, as well as poor time management, are some of the adult ADHD symptoms.
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Answered by Dr. Anet Varghese
Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of experience · India
If you have not previously had trouble focusing or other ADHD symptoms, but you are now having this as a new issue, then you probably do not have ADHD. But, if you have trouble focusing since childhood, it can be a part of ADHD. Brain fogging can be related to inattentive type of ADHD which includes inability to focus, pay attention and remember things.
Answered by Dr. Manju Narayani
Doctor of Medicine (MD) · 10 years of experience · India
Adult attention deficit hyperactive disorder is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity. This is usually present in childhood but long term studies show that it can persist and causes adult ADHD.
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