15/08/2023
🧠 Adult ADHD is real and more common than most people think.
🔎 Symptoms can look different in adults than in children. They may struggle with managing time, organizing tasks, or maintaining relationships.
🚸 Often, adults realize they have ADHD when their own child is diagnosed. It's never too late for an evaluation.
🧠 Adult ADHD is not a one-size-fits-all diagnosis! It's divided into different types:
1️⃣ Inattentive Type:
👓 Struggles with focus and attention to detail.
🏃 Often forgetful and easily distracted.
2️⃣ Hyperactive-Impulsive Type:
💥 High energy, restlessness.
🗣 May speak or act without thinking first.
3️⃣ Combined Type:
🔄 A mix of both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity.
💡 Having ADHD has it's upsides, too - it can also mean being creative, able to think on your feet, and having the ability to hyperfocus.
🏥 If this sounds familiar to you, reach out to your GP for a referral. Assessment for ADHD can be expensive, and there are usually waitlists for appointments, but...
✅ Diagnosis can lead to effective management strategies, treatment and better quality of life.
pic desc: a messy messy desk that strongly resembles my desk, except for the "yoga" post it note. I don't do yoga. Ever.
