ADHD is a neurological behavioral disorder that begins in childhood and is characterized by difficulty concentrating and maintaining attention, excessive motor activity (hyperactivity), and incontinence (impulsivity).
How adults with ADHD behave
Inability to focus on details, errors of inattention.
Inability to maintain attention for a long time.
Often one gets the impression that he is not listening to the spoken word.
Inability to follow instructions, algorithms, for example, to fulfill the conditions of a task.
How ADHD affects relationships
The syndrome can disrupt intimate relationships and be draining for both partners.
However, if the situation is managed correctly, spouses will be able to cooperate rather than fight with each other.
When ADD is at the root of family problems, the diagnosis is often missed because they may not appear particularly unusual.
A review of population-based studies from January 2000 onward, published in February 2021 in the Journal of Global Health, found that worldwide, 2.58% of adults have “persistent adult ADHD”—meaning you have (or have self-reported presence) in childhood Diagnosed with ADHD.
Meanwhile, approximately 6.76% of adults have "symptomatic adult ADHD"—meaning you weren't diagnosed with ADHD as a child but developed symptoms as an adult.
What are the benefits of ADHD
Nevertheless, as scientists have found, ADHD can be not only a problem, but also an advantage.
Children with similar characteristics often show a special craving for creativity.
Their ability to go beyond the usual helps them cope with non-trivial problems.
This was proven by scientists from the University of Michigan.
