Adult ADHD

If your spouse or partner has Adult ADD / Adult ADHD, you may notice the following symptoms:

Inattention
• Disorganization, forgetfulness
• Poor time management
• Misses part of conversation

Hyperactivity
• Inner restlessness
• Inability to relax
• Feeling down when inactive and happy when stimulated

Impulsivity
• Interrupting, impatient
• Recklessness, impulsive decision making
• Switching tasks rapidly

Despite the seemingly less serious behavioural symptoms in adults, ADHD adult sufferers can continue to be afflicted with serious functional difficulties in their lives which can significantly impair their work and family relationships if not treated.

Management and Treatment of ADHD
Medications are effective in the treatment of Adult ADHD. There are two main type of medications:

• Stimulants: In Singapore, methylphenidate is used in the treatment of Adult ADHD. Two third of adults given medications show significant improvement in their symptoms following medications. Shorter acting stimulants (eg. Ritalin) wear off quickly, and adults with ADHD may be forgetful and have difficulty with giving themselves multiple doses throughout the day. As such, most adult patients prefer the long acting version of methlyphenidate (eg. Concerta LA).
• Non-stimulant: Atomoxetine (Strattera) is a non-stimulant medication used for the treatment of ADHD for adults as well as children and adolescents. It is a nordrenagic reuptake inhibitor and works by increasing the level of neurotransmitter responsible for concentration and focus.

Ref : http://www.psywellness.com.sg/adhd.html