The Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adulthood: How to differentiate the ADHD Child? And how do you treat it?

When diagnosing ADHD in adults is necessary in addition to a large decline in more than one major area of ​​activity that the disorder is present from childhood, at least since age 7.

The expression of hyperactivity is different in adulthood, the overactivity tends to disappear, but many remain impairments. For example, symptoms such as restlessness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, impulsiveness and excitability often persist.

Ssuelen Adults with ADHD show different symptoms, one of the symptoms of hyperactivity in children can be running around, climbing on furniture, etc., While in adulthood the same symptom appears as a subjective feeling of restlessness.

Psychological treatment of ADHD in adults:

Psychopharmacological treatment, whose efficacy is proven, mediation is usually the same as that used in children. Methylphenidate offers high efficacy and safety in the treatment of adults at a dose of approximately 1 mg / kg / day.

Psychoeducation: Learn about the disorder in their daily lives, and thus stimulate their involvement in the therapeutic process.

Individualized treatment, which defines the objectives and try to relate to the practical difficulties of daily life paciente.La cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective approach of symptoms refractory to medical therapy in adults with ADHD. In addition, this intervention appears to improve comorbid depressive and anxiety symptoms and adherence.

In conclusion, the manifestation of ADHD is very present in our adult lives, so it is important to assess the condition in depth. Today there are specialized treatments that improve the quality of life enough people with this disorder.

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Hector Peraza Diaz

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