Know the symptoms that characterize Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a behavioral disorder that appears in childhood and often accompanies the individual throughout life. ADHD is officially recognized by several countries and by the WHO (World Health Organization).
ADHD characteristics
This disorder stems from body, more precisely in the cerebral cortex, located in the front part of the head (near the forehead). In that case, the person’s brain performance is compromised, causing them to have memory problems, impulsivity, difficulty concentrating and hyperactivity.
“ADHD has some associated diseases, which may or may not appear, such as depression, anxiety disorders, smoking, eating disorders and sleep disorders”, explains psychologist Carine Eleutério. According to her, stress can increase the chances of a person with ADHD contracting one or more of the aforementioned diseases. In addition, stress enhances inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity and mood swings.
ADHD symptoms
The symptoms presented by ADHD patients can be observed in everyday situations. They often have difficulty paying attention to details, may make careless mistakes in their duties and tasks with some frequency and have difficulty sustaining attention in educational, work and leisure activities.
In some cases, people with ADHD don’t seem to be listening when someone is talking directly to them, they can’t follow through with instructions, they don’t engage in tasks that require them. mental effort prolonged periods of time, are distracted by external stimuli, and frequently interrupt others.
Remission or changes in symptoms
Most patients achieve remission of symptoms throughout their lives. Some may continue to present symptoms during adolescence and adult life, however, generally, there is a change in the profile, in which the characteristics of inattention predominate.
Triggering factors
Some factors have been identified as possible triggers of this disordersuch as heredity, substances ingested during pregnancy (nicotine and alcohol), fetal distress, as in some problems during childbirth, and exposure to lead.
Treatments for ADHD
ADHD treatment is carried out with a combination of medicines, guidelines for parents and teachers, specific psychotherapy techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. “In addition to follow-up with a psychiatrist, you should look for a psychologist to work on the causes of stress, since stress is not purely physical and has a psychological basis”, concludes Carine Eleutério.
Source: Maxima
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