Characteristics of Adults with Hyperactivity Disorder

Omaha, During this hyperactive behavior or ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) more experienced children. But that does not mean adults can’t have ADHD. What are the characteristics of adults who suffer from ADHD?

About 40 percent of adults have ADHD behavioral disorders and many others who never diagnosed. About half of children with ADHD are still experiencing problems such behavior into adulthood.

"Diagnosis is important. Adults with ADHD tend to have lower incomes, higher levels of accidents, unplanned pregnancy and drug abuse," said Martin W. Wetzel, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, as reported by Health.com, on Tuesday (07/06/2011).

Here are 13 signs of ADHD that occur in adults:

1. Easily agitated
If the children with ADHD may be too energetic, then adults with ADHD only feel tense or nervous. "Adults do not show signs of a more obvious, such as running and jumping. Hyperactivity presented more subtle in the form of anxiety," said Colette de Marneffe, PhD, a clinical psychologist in Silver Spring, Md.

2. Having a child with ADHD
ADHD has a genetic component. When one family member has ADHD, there is the possibility of 25 to 35 percent of the people or descendants in the family experienced it also, according to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association.

3. Having trouble in a relationship
"Often adults with ADHD actually have difficulty with transitions (relationships dormitory). When the relationship becomes more stable and predictable, conflicts tend to arise," explained de Marneffe.

4. Smoke
About 40 percent of adults with ADHD were smokers, compared to only 26 percent of the general population. "Nicotine is very effective for many symptoms of ADHD. That's because they often begin to experience more problems with focus and concentration," said Dr. Wetzel.

Adults with ADHD are also more likely to use alcohol and other drugs at a younger age, than people without ADHD.

5. Have academic problems as symptoms of ADHD in children
If you suspect have ADHD as adults, the early history of ADHD symptoms such as difficulty sitting still, difficulty focusing attention when the teacher and school age, can also occur when an adult is when you work. This can help confirm the diagnosis.

6. Like delay work or have difficulty in working
People with ADHD often feel anxious and unable to focus. This is what ultimately makes them unable to concentrate which is then made to delay the work.

7. Often looking for activities that challenge
People with ADHD are often attracted to activities that are stimulating. They may engage in risky behaviors, such as driving at high speed, gambling and even infidelity.

8. Often feel lost goods everyday
People with ADHD often misplace things. They often lose cell phone, wallet or keys. Dr. Wetzel describes ADHD as a level of consciousness is not powered.

9. Temperament or irritable
If you are often quick to anger or frustration, may be a sign of ADHD. But because of irritability may also be a symptom of bipolar disorder, some people with ADHD can be misdiagnosed. Some people may have both diagnoses.

10. Impulsive
Adults with ADHD tend to be more impulsive (fast acting suddenly instinctively without thinking long and weigh the consequences). For example a sudden stop of a job or having sex without a condom.

11. Messy and can’t be regular
Being organized is a challenge for adults with ADHD because they have difficulty to it and tends to fall apart and irregular.

12. Unable to relax
Adults with ADHD often feel relaxed because so many things that take over their consciousness.

13. The mind easily 'travel'
Suppose you are conducting a conversation with others, but your mind is easy to 'roam' and hover. It makes you lose a piece of conversation.