Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is often thought of as a childhood disorder. Increasingly it is recognized that Adults with ADHD can still struggle with

• Managing their attention
• Completing lengthy tasks unless interesting
• Staying organized
• Controlling their behavior
• Hyperactive symptoms, such as feeling internally restless and fidgety

ADHD symptoms can be severe and can cause difficulties with daily life. Without the right treatment and support, ADHD may seriously impact one’s health and well-being. Especially in times when stress and demands are high, ADHD can cause difficulty with

• Daily tasks
• Social relationships
• Consistency in healthy behaviors such as exercise, proper nutrition, and good sleep
• Avoiding health risks such as substance use, infections, and injuries.

This information is not intended to provide a medical diagnosis or suggested treatments for clinical depression and cannot take the place of seeing a mental health professional.

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/features/adhd-across-the-lifetime.html