She's the director of Chesapeake Psychologial Services in Bethesda, Maryland, and author of ADD in the Workplace and Adventures in Fast Forward . She joined us for a live chat on Feb. 9. The answer to that is that hyperactivity itself is often outgrown, which is why we use to believe that ADD was strictly a childhood disorder. Now we know that most adults continue to have other symptoms of ADD, including distractability, problems with organization and often memory difficulties. That is a question with many answers.
Stimulant medication can be helpful.
It's also very helpful to reduce distractions around you. It can be extremely helpful to work with an ADD coach to learn techniques to improve your focus. My son has been on Cylert and is now 22. I am not a physician, however, I work with many people who take medication. Long-term Cylert use can have damaging side effects.