Atetention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)

Causes of ADHD

ADHD can affect adults as well. Most times, diagnosis is not made until early adulthood. ADHD is diagnosed only when symptoms are severe enough to disrupt the individual's life.

There are possible causes of ADHD. They include:

Genetics: This happens when there is an individual living ADHD in the family. That means, it is hereditary and if there is a family member with ADHD, it could pre-dispose someone else in the family to have it.

Environment: Certain environmental factors also may trigger ADHD. They include: brain injury, exposure to lead, maternal smoking during pregnancy, sleep issues, complications at birth.

Treatment

Treatments for ADHD usually involve medication, psychoeducation, skills training and psychotherapy. Combining these will be more effective for individual living with ADHD. Medication will help relieve some of the symptoms as presented in the individual. Psycho-educating the both parents and other significant others with the individual will help proper management. The psychosocial factor is very important for the individual with ADHD, to help them manage their normal daily activities. Also, certain life skills will be taught to the individuals that generally improve the individual's daily functioning if properly implemented. Psychotherapy is very vital for the individual living with ADHD. Behavioural management skills will be taught, self-regulation and other strategies will be taught to help the individual cope with any distressing symptoms.

Working on Relationships

If you're like many adults with ADHD, you may be unpredictable and forget appointments, miss deadlines, and make impulsive or irrational decisions. These behaviors can strain the patience of the most forgiving co-worker, friend or partner. Therapy that focuses on these issues and ways to better monitor your behavior can be very helpful. So can classes to improve communication and develop conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Couples therapy and classes in which family members learn more about ADHD may significantly improve your relationships.