ADHD which is the short form for adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a mental health condition where one can lose the ability to be attentive. Adult ADHD can lead to poor performances in work or school, having a low self-esteem, relationships that re unstable and many other problems. ADHD is not only an adult problem but is also a problem that is in children. In childhood stage, ADHD is characterized by lack of paying attention, hyperactivity, restlessness and high impulse rates which is the case as seen in adults but the only difference is that there is no hyper activeness in adults. The below points are the common signs and symptoms of ADHD as witnessed in adults rather than children.
The first sign of ADHD inability for a person to multitask. Every day there are many activities that we are supposed to be tackling but doing them one by one is time-consuming and also labor-intensive therefore there is need to multitask but if one cannot do these tasks or at least two activities at once it can be a sign that that person is suffering from an ADHD. A person suffering from ADHD can also be struggling to do the tasks he or she is doing at a very slow rate. Someone might mistake them for being lazy unless they understand the problem they are undergoing. If such signs and symptoms are realized one should seek medical attention.
The second characteristic of an ADHD patient is that they may not be able to manage their time well because of poor time management skills. Every activity has a specific time that is dedicated to them and that time is very precious and should not be wasted. In case of one having a problem of time plan management skills they need to see a therapist who might discover if the person is having this kind of disorder.
The third sign and symptom of ADHD in adults is having a bad temper. People who suffer from this kind of mental disorder have a problem of being angry very fast When people are having a bad temper they may end up making other people hurt or cause them to avoid you. It may cause many disputes to happen in a home and thus result to domestic violence especially the part where they fail to be attentive to important issues being addressed by his or her partner. In conclusion the above are the signs and symptoms of ADHD disorder and medical attention is necessary for those suffering from it.