Oops, another mistake... When to suspect adult ADHD

Impulsive actions due to careless behavior

 

Unable to control emotions, leading to conflicts

 

You need to change your lifestyle habits while receiving treatment.

 

Symptoms and treatments of adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are gaining attention.

Symptoms and treatments of adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are gaining attention.

 

A 43-year-old woman, Ms. A, often made mistakes in daily life, such as forgetting to pay her utility bills on time and failing to keep her house well-organized, which led to her husband frequently criticizing her.

 

Ms. A felt frustrated with her husband's attitude, who did not understand her, but she felt despair when her efforts did not lead to improvement.

 

Mr. A was always tense to reduce mistakes, but due to the tension, he made more mistakes, and his feelings of guilt and anger continued to grow.

 

Recently, symptoms such as depression worsened, leading to a visit to the Department of Mental Health, where an adult ADHD diagnosis was made.

 

 

According to the National Mental Health Information Portal of the Ministry of Health and Welfare on the 31st, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can occur not only in children and adolescents but also in adults.

 

 

 

Symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents are characterized by attention deficits and hyperactivity, but in adults, it is often accompanied by depression, anxiety disorders, and impulse control issues.

 

 

 

Adult ADHD symptoms appear across personal, social activities, and interpersonal relationships.

 

 

 

Frequent falling, scratching, and burns are typical examples of careless behavior.

 

 

 

Sometimes, I handle tasks spontaneously without planning ahead.

 

 

 

In Busan, I become distracted and unable to finish tasks within the limited time, often losing things or forgetting what I need to do.

 

 

 

They have difficulty regulating their emotions, often leading to conflicts with those around them, and they tend to become excessively absorbed in gambling, alcohol, and gaming.

 

 

 

 

 

Adult ADHD treatment can be divided into medication and non-medication therapies.

 

 

 

Considering that the cause of ADHD is known to be decreased dopamine function, taking medication that acts on dopamine receptors can be helpful for treatment.

 

 

 

In the case of non-pharmacological treatments, psychological, social, and cognitive-behavioral therapies are used primarily as adjuncts to medication.

 

 

 

Depending on the patient's symptoms and characteristics, interpersonal skills training and social skills training can also be implemented.

 

 

 

To manage and treat adult ADHD, it is necessary to practice organizing basic tasks.

 

 

 

It is also important to plan and handle tasks, as well as to anticipate potential difficulties in advance.

 

 

 

Stress management is also necessary to improve work efficiency and reduce symptoms such as impulsiveness.

 

 

 

Practicing focusing on what others are saying and summarizing the content in your mind helps facilitate smooth interpersonal relationships.