ADHD in Youth : ADHD i.e. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, affects children the most but nowadays adults are also falling prey to it. This is a mental disorder in which the brain does not grow slowly or properly as compared to a normal person. In this disorder, youth may have problems like difficulty in focusing on anything and restlessness.
A new study by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine has revealed that about 25% of adults are developing ADHD, which means one in every four youth is affected by it. 4.4% of people ages 18 to 44 have ADHD. In such a situation, know what is this disease and why is it making the youth victims…
Causes of ADHD in Adults
1. Excessive use of social media
2. Genetic reasons
3. Structure of the brain
4. Smoking, alcohol consumption, anxiety, stress during pregnancy.
5. Lack of oxygen at the time of delivery, children watching too much TV and mobile.
6. Environmental causes like pollution
7. Healthy nutrition and diet
8. Mental stress
9. Lack of sleep
10. Lack of physical activities
Symptoms of ADHD in Adults
1. Frequent distraction from work, inability to focus on anything.
2. In some cases, the patient is afraid that if he focuses too much on his work, he may make some mistake or may miss important information.
3. Problem of forgetting
4. Interrupting or speaking too much in the middle of a conversation, reacting suddenly to something.
5. Thinking negatively about yourself
6. Not having good management skills, forgetting to keep any item somewhere, not being able to maintain the room, house or desk properly.
7. Not being able to manage time
8. Anxiety, lack of peace of mind, always being irritable and in bad mood.
9. According to a 2013 study, ADHD patients are not able to pay proper attention to their physical health and diet, and are also unable to take medicines properly.
What is the treatment for ADHD?
1. If you notice any symptoms, go to the doctor immediately.
2. When ADHD is mild, doctors give cognitive behavioral therapy.
3. Try to manage stress, do yoga and meditation.
4. Take things rich in nutrients.
5. Try to sleep and wake up on time, get complete sleep.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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