ADHD spans childhood to adulthood, impacting home, school, and relationships. Without management, it can lead to negative consequences. Yet, individuals with ADHD often exhibit high productivity and creativity.
ADHD is often over diagnosed because symptoms resembling ADHD may actually stem from trauma, stress, mania, or addiction. Inattentiveness can result from trauma or stress occupying one’s mind, while hyperactivity may arise from constant worry and anxiety. Mania and hyperactivity share traits like low impulse control and seeking stimulation.
Finally, the digital age and short video clips cultivate instant gratification and short attention spans. This can mimic ADHD symptoms, but may actually stem from device and app overuse.
At Wellspring we believe in understanding the full picture before a diagnosis is given.
ADHD inattentive symptoms include: Forgetfulness, trouble staying focused, procrastination, disorganization, difficulty completing tasks, and making careless mistakes.
Hyperactive symptoms include: Restlessness, always on the go, impulsive actions, difficulty sitting still, excessive talking, and interrupting others.
Consider counseling if you answer “yes” to a number of these descriptions:
Attending counseling for ADHD can benefit you in several ways:
• Normalize and bring awareness to symptoms
• Teach healthy coping skills
• Increase executive functioning skills
• Increase social skills and awareness
• Increase self esteem
• Decrease negative core beliefs
• Process traumatic memories associated with the ADHD or other events
You can begin managing symptoms by establishing a daily structure with planners designed for ADHD, such as the Bullet Journal. Create distraction-free workspaces and consider using headphones to minimize distractions. It’s crucial to educate your support system on symptoms and ways they can assist you, as well as to prioritize your health.
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