Article: There are many symptoms of adult ADHD that closely resemble those seen in children. The main difference is that these behavioral tendencies start to effect the everyday lives of the adult. If you are having problems staying on task at work, are always late for work or other important events, are impulsive, or were diagnosed with ADHD as a child and still have difficulty, you may have adult ADHD. Visit your doctor with your concerns to make sure you have adult ADHD. You want to make sure you can rule out other conditions before getting treated for ADHD. The better you understand your disorder and begin to see ways that it affects all the areas of your life, the better you can begin to make changes in your personal habits in order to manage your ADHD. Read every book you can get your hands on, search the net for information, ask your doctors questions, and attend any seminars in your area on ADHD. The more informed you are about the problems you have, the more apt you are to see how ADHD is affecting you. ADHD is a brain chemistry disorder. Your disorder makes it difficult for you to study, complete tasks, perform to capacity in your job, keep your job, complete daily care tasks, fully enjoy your leisure activities, care for your family, manage your money, and maintain meaningful relationships. Work closely with your doctor in trying and finding out the best medication for you. There are many different kinds and doses that vary depending on your specific case. It may take time to get your dosage exactly right, but your doctor will work with you until you find the right method. In most cases, it will help you in ways you never even realized it would. Once you begin the right medication for you, you can begin to structure your daily life so that you are the best you can be. The experience is encouraging, gives you the self-control you've longed for, and helps you to feel satisfied with yourself. The three main forms of ADHD medication are short-acting/immediate release, intermediate-acting, and long-acting, which come in either stimulant or non-stimulant types. The forms differ on how long they take to work and how long the effects of the medications last. When taking medications for ADHD, pay attention to how you feel and when you feel certain ways. Report how you feel to your doctor. You should not feel too hyped, nervous, or spaced out and numb. Be sure to remember to tell your doctor if you feel these ways because more than likely your dosage needs adjusting. The appropriate feeling to look for is to feel slightly energized and motivated, calmly focused on what you have to do, and experience the ability to get your duties finished and feel good about yourself.
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Get a proper diagnosis. Learn everything you can about the disorder. Consider medication.