https://cabrera-aggerholm-2.hubstack.net/adhd-treatment-adults-10-things-i-wish-id-known-sooner Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Adults who suffer from ADHD often have difficulty managing daily tasks, such as managing bills and working on time, and maintaining healthy relationships. Different tests are used by health care professionals to determine ADHD. They will want to know about your issues since childhood, especially before age 12. They might also request to review your school records as well as talk with your family members. Symptoms The most prominent signs of adult adhd are difficulties paying attention, having trouble keeping track of tasks and events as well as impulsive behavior. Certain people with ADHD have trouble organizing their lives. They may have trouble paying bills or arranging important appointments. These symptoms must cause significant impairment at least twice, for instance at school, work or home. The symptoms cannot be explained by a mental disorder (such depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder). The patient has experienced the symptoms for at minimum six months. Patients with medical conditions such as thyroid issues or seizures, can have symptoms similar to symptoms of ADHD but aren't the sufferer of the disorder. Adults who aren't diagnosed with ADHD are often left untreated for the remainder of their lives. They may have been able to compensate for the disorder when they grew older but their ability to manage multiple balls in the air -- such as balancing a job with raising a family as well as running a household -- becomes increasingly demanding as they grow older. Their problems become more evident as a result. Women may find it more difficult to be diagnosed with ADHD because they conceal their symptoms more effectively than men. This could lead to a misdiagnosis, or even avoiding. Additionally, some women find that their ADHD symptoms manifest as inattention rather than an impulsive or hyperactivity. A diagnosis of ADHD requires