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Conduct disorder is a behavior disorder, sometimes diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by antisocial behaviors which violate the rights of others and age-appropriate social standards and rules. Antisocial behaviors may include irresponsibility, delinquent behaviors (such as truancy or running away), violating the rights of others (such as theft), and/or physical aggression toward others (such as assault or rape). These behaviors sometimes occur together, however, one or several may occur without the other(s).

What causes conduct disorder?

The conditions that contribute to the development of conduct disorder are considered to be multifactorial, with many factors (multifactorial) contributing to the cause. Neuropsychological testing has shown that children and adolescents with conduct disorders seem to have an impairment in the frontal lobe of the brain that interferes with their ability to plan, avoid harm, and learn from negative experiences.

Childhood temperament is considered to have a genetic basis. Children or adolescents who are considered to have a difficult temperament are more likely to develop behavior problems. Children or adolescents from disadvantaged, dysfunctional, and disorganized home environments are more likely to develop conduct disorders. Social problems and peer group rejection have been found to contribute to delinquency.

Low socioeconomic status has been associated with conduct disorders. Children and adolescents exhibiting delinquent and aggressive behaviors have distinctive cognitive and psychological profiles when compared to children with other Mental Health Disorders problems and control groups. All of the possible contributing factors influence how children and adolescents interact with other people.

Who is affected by conduct disorder?

Approximately 6 percent of children ages nine to 17 years old have conduct disorders. The disorder is more common in boys than in girls. Children and adolescents with conduct disorders often have other psychiatric problems as well that may be a contributing factor to the development of the conduct disorder. The prevalence of conduct disorders has increased over recent decades. Aggressive behavior is the reason for one-third to one-half of the referrals made to child and adolescent Mental Health Disorders services.

What are the symptoms of conduct disorder?

Most symptoms seen in children with conduct disorder also occur at times in children without this disorder. However, in children with conduct disorder, these symptoms occur more frequently and interfere with learning, school adjustment, and, sometimes, with the child’s relationships with others.

The following are the most common symptoms of conduct disorder. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. The four main groups of behaviors include the following:

aggressive conduct

Aggressive conduct causes or threatens physical harm to others and may include the following:

intimidating behavior

bullying

physical fights

cruelty to others or animals

use of a weapon(s)

forcing someone into sexual activity, rape, molestation

destructive conduct

Destructive conduct may include the following:

vandalism; intentional destruction to property

arson

deceitfulness

Deceitful behavior may include the following:

lying

theft

shoplifting

delinquency

violation of rules

Violation of ordinary rules of conduct or age-appropriate norms may include the following:

truancy (failure to attend school)

running away

pranks

mischief

very early sexual activity

The symptoms of conduct disorder may resemble other medical conditions or behavioral problems. Always consult your child’s (adolescent’s) physician for a diagnosis.

How is conduct disorder diagnosed?

A child psychiatrist or a qualified mental health professional usually diagnoses conduct disorders in children and adolescents. A detailed history of the child’s behavior from parents and teachers, observations of the child’s behavior, and, sometimes, psychological testing contribute to the diagnosis. Parents who note symptoms of conduct disorder in their child or teen can help by seeking an evaluation and treatment early.

Early treatment can often prevent future problems. Further, conduct disorder often coexists with other mental health disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and learning disorders, increasing the need for early diagnosis and treatment. Always consult your child’s (adolescent’s) physician for more information.

Treatment for conduct disorder:

Specific treatment for children with conduct disorders will be determined by your child’s (adolescent’s) physician based on:

your child’s (adolescent’s) age, overall health, and medical history

extent of your child’s (adolescent’s) symptoms

your child’s (adolescent’s) tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies

expectations for the course of the condition

your opinion or preference

Treatment may include:

cognitive-behavioral approaches

The goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy is to improve problem solving skills, communication skills, impulse control, and anger management skills.

family therapy

Family therapy is often focused on making changes within the family system, such as improving communication skills and family interactions.

peer group therapy

Peer group therapy is often focused on developing social skills and interpersonal skills.

medication

While not considered effective in treating conduct disorder, medication may be used if other symptoms or disorders are present and responsive to medication.

Prevention of conduct disorder in childhood:

Some experts believe that a developmental sequence of experiences occurs in the development of conduct disorder. This sequence may start with ineffective parenting practices, followed by academic failure, and poor peer interactions. These experiences then often lead to depressed mood and involvement in a deviant peer group.

Other experts, however, believe that many factors, including child abuse, genetic susceptibility, history of academic failure, brain damage, and/or a traumatic experience influence the expression of conduct disorder. Early detection and intervention into negative family and social experiences may be helpful in disrupting the development of the sequence of experiences that lead to more disruptive and aggressive behaviors.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior and/or pay attention. It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children have ADHD, or approximately 2 million children in the United States. This means that in a classroom of 25 to 30 children, it is likely that at least one will have ADHD.

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Depression is a serious medical condition that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. People with a depressive illness cannot merely “pull themselves together” and get better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people who have depression.

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Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It helps one deal with a tense situation in the office, study harder for an exam, keep focused on an important speech. In general, it helps one cope. But when anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it has become a disabling disorder.

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Depression in Teens - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the symptoms of depression?

Some symptoms of depression include:

Feelings of hopelessness, negativity, and pessimism

Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood

Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness

Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions

Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed

Decreased energy, fatigue, being “slowed down”

Sleep disturbances such as insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping

Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain

Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts

Restlessness, irritability

Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain

What causes depression?

Due to the complexity of depression, an exact cause has yet to be determined. Researchers have narrowed down possibilities to conclude that genetic factors, particular personality types, physical factors, chemical imbalance and environmental stresses may be responsible for depression in teens.

Is depression caused by something bad happening to you?

Depression is not necessarily caused when something bad happens. Often, teens feel depressed for no apparent reason. This can cause feelings of guilt to occur as in, “Everything is good in my life, so why can’t I be happy?” Conversely, other people who have experienced many traumatic events in their lives may never develop depression. As far as researchers can tell, depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.

How can depression affect my life?

The effects of depression can impact every aspect of a teenagers life. Feelings of happiness, contentment, enthusiasm, and pleasure are diminished. Activities once enjoyed are no longer of interest, and many people with symptoms of depression experience fatigue and listlessness. Work, school, and other activities that require concentration become extremely difficult. Even love, an emotion of pleasure, becomes difficult to feel when symptoms of depression are being experienced.

Many teens with depression describe a feeling of separation from themselves. They view their life from the outside, like watching a movie. This isolation impacts relationships with friends and loved ones. Until the symptoms of depression are treated, depression negatively alters life and makes it extremely difficult for those suffering from it.

In extreme cases, depression can even lead to suicide. If you or someone you know has expressed any desire to harm themselves, please seek help immediately.

Can depression be treated?

Yes! It is extremely important to understand that depression is a common emotional disturbance that can be treated. Depression is not a normal part of life, and the symptoms should not be ignored?they should be treated.

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Depression is a serious medical condition that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. People with a depressive illness cannot merely “pull themselves together” and get better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people who have depression.

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Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It helps one deal with a tense situation in the office, study harder for an exam, keep focused on an important speech. In general, it helps one cope. But when anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it has become a disabling disorder.

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Anna, a four-year-old, was having difficulty attending pre-school. Every morning Anna would cry and scream until she was nearly hysterical. Anna said that she was afraid that her mom would never come back to pick her up. Her mother, Joan, claimed that Anna had always been a needy little girl, but she didn’t realize the extent of the problem.

Anna began refusing to sleep in her own bed at night. Anna’s teachers and babysitters said that Anna was always upset when she wasn’t with her mother. Things began to escalate and Joan feared that Anna would never develop the social skills she would need to succeed in life.

That was three years ago. Today, Anna feels much better about being away from her mom. She goes to birthday parties and plays with her friends. She even looks forward to school each day. Anna and her mom found treatment from a psychiatrist who diagnosed Anna with Separation Anxiety Disorder.

The three of them were able to work through Anna’s difficulties and now Anna is a happy, socially active little girl. Separation Anxiety Disorder occurs in children under the age of 18, and usually before the age of 10. A key component of Separation Anxiety Disorder in children is excessive worry concerning separation from primary caregivers or the home, as well as three or more of the following:

? Recurrent, constant distress when separation from home or primary caregiver is anticipated

? Persistent refusal to sleep without being near a primary caregiver

? Nightmares involving the theme of separation

? Constant worry about possible harm coming to primary caregivers

? Excessive worry about being lost or being kidnapped

? Repeated physical complaints when anticipating separation from primary caregivers

? Constant refusal to go to school or participate in any social situation that involves being away from the primary caregiver .

While most children exhibit symptoms of separation anxiety, those with Separation Anxiety Disorder show symptoms for at least four weeks. The disturbance negatively affects many aspects of a child’s life, including school performance, and the ability to make friends. Separation Anxiety Disorder can be treated, and with the appropriate measures, a child can fully function in all daily activities without excessive feelings of separation.

How common is Separation Anxiety Disorder?

Separation Anxiety Disorder affects about 4% of children. In most cases, Separation Anxiety Disorder will disappear naturally as the child matures and becomes more secure. In a small percentage of children, Separation Anxiety Disorder can continue into young adulthood and can manifest into other emotional disturbances, including Social Anxiety Disorder, Agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, and depression.

Separation Anxiety Disorder usually appears in children under the age of 18, and a common time for emergence is between seven and nine years of age.

What causes Separation Anxiety Disorder?

Researchers believe that a combination of family and biological influences contribute to the development of Separation Anxiety Disorder. Studies show that young children who experience a major change in a primary caregiver (through a loss or adoption) are more likely to develop Separation Anxiety Disorder. Children who exhibit shyness at early stages may also be more prone to anxiety. Research suggests that anxiety disorders may be caused by a chemical imbalance involving norepinephrine and serotonin. Anxiety tends to run in families, but whether the link is genetic or learned behavior has not yet been determined.
Some of the more common causes of anxiety related emotional disturbances are overviewed below:

Genetics and Early Learning

Anxiety disorders tend to run in families, so if a person’s mom, dad, or other close relative has anxiety, they have a higher chance of developing anxiety themselves.
Brain Biochemistry

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that regulate a person’s thoughts and feelings. Sometimes there is a problem with the way the brain’s messages are being sent due to a chemical imbalance. Two of the primary neurotransmitters that affect a person’s feelings are serotonin and dopamine. When there is an imbalance of these chemicals, a person can feel depressed or anxious.

Fight or Flight Mechanism

When a person senses danger, the body prepares itself to either fight (defend itself) or flee (run away from the situation). The body’s fight or flight mechanism causes the heart rate to increase, the eyes to dilate, and the body to prepare itself for a dangerous situation. These responses allow a person to protect him/herself. Even though these effects are intended to be a good thing, sometimes the body misunderstands a situation and believes that there is danger when in reality there is not (taking a test, losing a favorite toy, etc).

There is a part of the brain called the amygdala that triggers the fight or flight response. This part of the brain is trained to remember the thing that triggered the fight or flight mechanism (taking a test or losing a favorite toy). This is the brain’s attempt to protect the person from future danger by keeping track of all things that might cue danger. Even though this part of the brain is trying to protect a person, it can be the cause of much unnecessary anxiety. The brain has to be “re-trained” to not react in fight or flight to something that is not actually dangerous.

Anna, a four-year-old, was having difficulty attending pre-school. Every morning Anna would cry and scream until she was nearly hysterical. Anna said that she was afraid that her mom would never come back to pick her up. Her mother, Joan, claimed that Anna had always been a needy little girl, but she didn’t realize the extent of the problem.

Anna began refusing to sleep in her own bed at night. Anna’s teachers and babysitters said that Anna was always upset when she wasn’t with her mother. Things began to escalate and Joan feared that Anna would never develop the social skills she would need to succeed in life.

That was three years ago. Today, Anna feels much better about being away from her mom. She goes to birthday parties and plays with her friends. She even looks forward to school each day. Anna and her mom found treatment from a psychiatrist who diagnosed Anna with Separation Anxiety Disorder.

The three of them were able to work through Anna’s difficulties and now Anna is a happy, socially active little girl. Separation Anxiety Disorder occurs in children under the age of 18, and usually before the age of 10. A key component of Separation Anxiety Disorder in children is excessive worry concerning separation from primary caregivers or the home, as well as three or more of the following:

? Recurrent, constant distress when separation from home or primary caregiver is anticipated

? Persistent refusal to sleep without being near a primary caregiver

? Nightmares involving the theme of separation

? Constant worry about possible harm coming to primary caregivers

? Excessive worry about being lost or being kidnapped

? Repeated physical complaints when anticipating separation from primary caregivers

? Constant refusal to go to school or participate in any social situation that involves being away from the primary caregiver .

While most children exhibit symptoms of separation anxiety, those with Separation Anxiety Disorder show symptoms for at least four weeks. The disturbance negatively affects many aspects of a child’s life, including school performance, and the ability to make friends. Separation Anxiety Disorder can be treated, and with the appropriate measures, a child can fully function in all daily activities without excessive feelings of separation.

How common is Separation Anxiety Disorder?

Separation Anxiety Disorder affects about 4% of children. In most cases, Separation Anxiety Disorder will disappear naturally as the child matures and becomes more secure. In a small percentage of children, Separation Anxiety Disorder can continue into young adulthood and can manifest into other emotional disturbances, including Social Anxiety Disorder, Agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, and depression.

Separation Anxiety Disorder usually appears in children under the age of 18, and a common time for emergence is between seven and nine years of age.

What causes Separation Anxiety Disorder?

Researchers believe that a combination of family and biological influences contribute to the development of Separation Anxiety Disorder. Studies show that young children who experience a major change in a primary caregiver (through a loss or adoption) are more likely to develop Separation Anxiety Disorder. Children who exhibit shyness at early stages may also be more prone to anxiety. Research suggests that anxiety disorders may be caused by a chemical imbalance involving norepinephrine and serotonin. Anxiety tends to run in families, but whether the link is genetic or learned behavior has not yet been determined.
Some of the more common causes of anxiety related emotional disturbances are overviewed below:

Genetics and Early Learning

Anxiety disorders tend to run in families, so if a person’s mom, dad, or other close relative has anxiety, they have a higher chance of developing anxiety themselves.
Brain Biochemistry

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that regulate a person’s thoughts and feelings. Sometimes there is a problem with the way the brain’s messages are being sent due to a chemical imbalance. Two of the primary neurotransmitters that affect a person’s feelings are serotonin and dopamine. When there is an imbalance of these chemicals, a person can feel depressed or anxious.

Fight or Flight Mechanism

When a person senses danger, the body prepares itself to either fight (defend itself) or flee (run away from the situation). The body’s fight or flight mechanism causes the heart rate to increase, the eyes to dilate, and the body to prepare itself for a dangerous situation. These responses allow a person to protect him/herself. Even though these effects are intended to be a good thing, sometimes the body misunderstands a situation and believes that there is danger when in reality there is not (taking a test, losing a favorite toy, etc).

There is a part of the brain called the amygdala that triggers the fight or flight response. This part of the brain is trained to remember the thing that triggered the fight or flight mechanism (taking a test or losing a favorite toy). This is the brain’s attempt to protect the person from future danger by keeping track of all things that might cue danger. Even though this part of the brain is trying to protect a person, it can be the cause of much unnecessary anxiety. The brain has to be “re-trained” to not react in fight or flight to something that is not actually dangerous.

Tim is a college student who struggles with many aspects of attending school. He has a passion for his major and he enjoys researching the subject; however, when it comes to interacting socially, Tim feels horribly anxious. He often skips his class lectures out of a fear of being called on. Even though he knows the material, the thought of addressing that many people terrifies him. He has difficulty asking questions of and talking to his peers.

He fears that they may find him boring or uninteresting. Class presentations are impossible for Tim, and more than once, he has made up excuses to avoid them. In the past, when he has attempted to make a presentation, he has experienced physical issues such as shortness of breath, dizziness, tunnel vision, shaking hands, and trembling lips. Tim has always been shy, yet he feels that his fears are taking over his life, and he worries that he won’t be able to accomplish his goals unless something changes.

Tim suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder. Though many people feel varying degrees of anxiety when relating to others, those with Social Anxiety are often incapacitated by certain aspects of social interaction. Social Anxiety extends beyond shyness; it can limit the social lives, education, and even the career choices of those who suffer from it.

The unifying characteristic in social anxiety disorder is a fear of performing poorly in social situations and suffering from embarrassment or humiliation. By definition, social situations mean interacting with or performing for other people and being under their potential scrutiny. If a socially anxious individual’s performance is found ‘lacking’ in some way, he often says to himself, “How embarrassing” or “How humiliating.” This fear of embarrassment or humiliation causes these individuals to either avoid those situations altogether, or suffer extreme anxiety as they endure them.

Their lives can be further complicated by anticipatory fear of upcoming social encounters. As socially anxious individuals anticipate or become involved in social encounters, they experience an increase in troublesome physical symptoms which may include heart palpitations, trembling, sweating, and flushing or blushing. These indicators of anxiety may often repeat in an uncomfortable cycle that is difficult to control.

In addition, social anxiety sufferers worry that their anxiety or awkwardness will become even more obvious, and this, in turn, leads to feelings of shame as well as further embarrassment and humiliation.

How common are Social Phobias?

? About 3.7 percent of the U.S. population ages 18 to 54?approximately 5.3 million Americans?has social phobia in any given year.

? Social phobia occurs in women twice as often as in men, although a higher proportion of men seek help for this disorder.

? The disorder typically begins in childhood or early adolescence and rarely develops after age 25 .

While most people can attest to being nervous or shy in certain social situations (i.e., walking into a party, giving a presentation, or meeting someone for the first time), those who suffer from social anxiety are often completely unable to function in certain social settings. The onset for this disorder varies from person to person.

Some people will report increasing shyness as they get older. Others will find their social anxiety brought on by a certain challenge or life change. The rate of recognition of social anxiety disorder is often extremely low. One reason may be that many people know very little about it — which makes it difficult to discern where shyness ends and social anxiety begins.

What causes Social Anxiety Disorder?

The exact cause of Social Anxiety Disorder is under investigation. Like many other emotional disturbances, Social Anxiety Disorder is a complex issue with many possible contributing factors. The following are several theories regarding the causes of Social Anxiety Disorder.

Genetic predisposition

Just as physical features such as hair and eye color are inherited, sensitivity to criticism or social scrutiny may be passed on from one generation to the next. It’s possible that the child of one or two shy parents may inherit genetic code that amplifies shyness into social anxiety disorder.

Through his research at Harvard University, Jerome Kagan, Ph.D., found evidence of this genetic predisposition. He studied children from infancy through early adolescence. He found 10-15% of children to be irritable infants who become shy, fearful and behaviorally inhibited as toddlers, and then remain cautious, quiet and introverted in their early grade school years. In adolescence, they had a much higher than expected rate of social anxiety disorder.

Kagan also found a physiological accompaniment of anxious temperament in these children: a high resting heart rate. Their resting heart rates rose even higher in the presence of mild stresses. Additionally, when exposed to new situations, these children exhibited substantial behavioral restraint ? becoming quiet, avoiding interaction and even retreating from the scene. Parents of these children have increased rates of social anxiety disorder and other anxiety disorders.

Development

Social anxiety emerges at different developmental stages. Babies develop a fear of strangers at seven months, not before. Separation anxiety is quite clear in some children?perhaps more obvious in three-year-olds we take to daycare than in five-year-olds going off to kindergarten. Being alone is difficult for children ages six to eight, but actually becomes desirable as they approach puberty and adolescence. Solitude becomes more important as anxiety about physical appearance and performance in school increases. We also know that traumatic or stressful life events occurring at an early developmental stage may increase the risk of social anxiety disorder.

Chemical Imbalances

Individuals with social anxiety disorder (and other emotional disorders) probably have abnormalities in the functioning of some parts of their anxiety response system. Most often, the symptoms of long-term social anxiety disorder can be attributed to an improper chemical balance in the brain. There are several key neurotransmitters, namely Serotonin, Norepinephrine and Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which are produced in the brain and directly affect the way we feel about a given thought or situation.

Scientists believe that at least four brain areas are critical to our anxiety-response system:

? brain stem (cardiovascular and respiratory functions)

? limbic system (mood and anxiety)

? prefrontal cortex (appraisals of risk and danger)

? motor cortex (control of muscles)

These structures are richly supplied with these three important neurotransmitters: norepinephrine (NE), found in neurons arising primarily from a part of the brain stem called the locus ceruleus; serotonin (5-HT), found in neurons beginning in the raphe nuclei of the midbrain; and gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), found in neurons that are widespread throughout the brain.

In terms of emotive response, this neurochemical process is vital to sustaining a sense of emotional well-being. Examples of brain regulation include control of thinking, control of physiologic functions, and control of behaviors. For example, thoughts can range from safe to dangerous, serious to humorous, etc. Physiologic functions, such as regulation of blood flow, the nervous system and the muscular system, fluctuate from resting states to initial arousal, then to marked arousal/anxiety and finally to extreme anxiety or panic. Behaviors from deep sleep to moderate activity to extremes of fighting, fleeing or freezing are all played out endlessly in each of us.

Many factors can contribute to a chemical imbalance, but treatment is essential in order to experience complete relief from those symptoms.

Best Wishes and Lot’s of Love,
Arthur Buchanan
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Depression is a serious medical condition that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. People with a depressive illness cannot merely “pull themselves together” and get better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people who have depression.

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Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It helps one deal with a tense situation in the office, study harder for an exam, keep focused on an important speech. In general, it helps one cope. But when anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it has become a disabling disorder.

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Susan, an administrative assistant and mother, feels overwhelmed with her responsibilities at work and home. At work, she finds it nearly impossible to focus her thoughts. Her desk is a mess; her papers and projects lie about in total disorganization. She constantly fidgets and taps her foot when she is sitting at her desk.

Often, she misses deadlines because she finds it difficult to complete her assignments. She is constantly losing important pieces of information and she has been reprimanded by her boss about her performance. At home, Susan has trouble keeping up with the needs of her husband and children. She finds it difficult to remember the dates and times of her children’s activities.

She forgets to complete simple tasks like paying the electric bill or picking up the laundry. She is constantly losing her keys and her purse. Her family feels that she never listens to them because she often appears so unfocused. Her behavior has caused her family to feel distant from her.

Susan has Adult Attention Deficit Disorder or (Adult ADD). Adult ADD symptoms are similar, but not exactly the same, to those seen in children. When exhibited in children, symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. In adults, the element of hyperactivity often diminishes and is replaced by restlessness or fidgeting.

Until the 1970s, it was believed that Attention Deficit Disorder was strictly a childhood disorder, and that children outgrew it in adolescence. Only gradually was it realized that while the hyperactivity component may disappear, the attention and impulsive aspects can persist into adulthood. By understanding what ADD is, one can understand how to begin treating it.

The symptoms of Adult ADD interfere with success at work, home, and in social settings. Many adults do not realize that they have Adult ADD until their own child is diagnosed with the disorder. Often, adults realize that what they are experiencing is a pattern of problems they have faced since childhood. They are relieved that there is a name for the frustration they have been feeling all of their lives, and that there are therapies and treatments designed to help them cope with Attention Deficit Disorder.

What does ADHD feel like?

Patrick, a real estate agent, often feels restless. His mind is always racing with thoughts of the business he needs to take care of. He is constantly on the go, and he feels incapable of relaxation. He juggles several projects at once, though he rarely has the focus to complete tasks on time. He finds it difficult to sit still. At his desk, he constantly taps his pencil and shakes his leg. As a child, he was called hyperactive, and he had difficulty concentrating in school.

Patrick has adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Adult ADHD possesses many of the same characteristics as adult ADD (difficulty concentrating, disorganization, and impulsivity) with the addition of hyperactivity. Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder often have a compulsion to stay busy and on the go. They may find that they can’t seem to relax or slow down their thoughts. They may also have difficulty sleeping.

Like adults who have been diagnosed with adult ADD, those diagnosed with adult ADHD often experience a sense of relief that what they have been experiencing has a name and treatment plan. The recent compilation of adult ADHD information can provide individuals with the data they need to begin a treatment plan and begin feeling better.

ADD/ADHD Symptom Reference

Often, adults have symptoms of both