Managing ADHD

Managing ADHD

What is it ADHD?

ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder and a life-long condition affecting the brain and its executive functioning.

In many cases, ADHD is identified in childhood. However, ADHD going undiagnosed until adulthood occurs more often than you might think. And while the symptoms of ADHD may improve with age, some people may continue to face ADHD-related challenges in their adult life.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ADHD?

The signs and symptoms of ADHD can generally be divided into two categories: inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. The two lists above don’t cover all the possible symptoms of ADHD.

Symptoms Of Inattention In ADHD

  • Overlooking details and making careless mistakes

  • Having trouble staying focused

  • Easily distracted by surrounding stimuli or unrelated thoughts

  • Trouble listening, even when directly spoken to

  • Failing to finish tasks, work, or chores

  • Struggling to organise tasks and activities due to poor time management

  • Avoiding tasks that need prolonged focus

  • Misplacing things needed for work or daily activities

  • Forgetting to do certain tasks, chores, or errands

Symptoms Of Hyperactivity / Impulsivity

  • Fidgeting and tapping hands or feet

  • Leaving seat when inappropriate (such as in meetings)

  • Feeling restless

  • Unable to stay quiet when needed

  • Always on the go and “difficult to keep up with”

  • Talking excessively

  • Completing people’s sentences or interrupting others in conversations

  • Struggling to wait their turn

  • Intruding into other people’s activities and conversation

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ADHD?

The signs and symptoms of ADHD can generally be divided into two categories: inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. The two lists above don’t cover all the possible symptoms of ADHD.

Symptoms Of Inattention In ADHD

  • Overlooking details and making
    careless mistakes

  • Having trouble staying focused

  • Easily distracted by surrounding
    stimuli or unrelated thoughts

  • Trouble listening, even when
    directly spoken to

  • Failing to finish tasks, work, or chores

  • Struggling to organise tasks and
    activities due to poor time management

  • Avoiding tasks that need
    prolonged focus

  • Misplacing things needed for work
    or daily activities

  • Forgetting to do certain tasks,
    chores, or errands

Symptoms Of Hyperactivity/Impulsivity

  • Fidgeting and tapping hands or feet

  • Leaving seat when inappropriate
    (such as in meetings)

  • Feeling restless

  • Unable to stay quiet when needed

  • Always on the go and “difficult to keep up with”

  • Talking excessively

  • Completing people’s sentences or
    interrupting others in conversations

  • Struggling to wait their turn

  • Intruding into other people’s
    activities and conversation

how can coaching and counselling help you?

Through ADHD counselling and coaching I can help you to pinpoint how ADHD affects you. Then, help you learn how to problem-solve issues as they happen. I can also be a regular accountability partner to encourage you as you work to change your habits and behaviours to help you achieve your goals.