https://www.openlearning.com/u/mathiasenchan-sosvgr/blog/ThreeOfTheBiggestCatastrophesInAdhdTreatmentForAdultsHistory Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Adults with ADHD often have difficulty managing everyday tasks like keeping track of bills and working on time, and maintaining healthy relationships. Different tests are utilized by health professionals to determine ADHD. They'll want to learn about your issues from childhood, particularly prior to age 12. They might also want to see your school records as well as talk with your family members. Symptoms The main symptoms of adult adhd are difficulties paying attention, having trouble keeping things in order and the tendency to be impulsive. Some people who have ADHD also have a difficult managing their lives, such as paying bills or keeping track of important appointments. These symptoms should cause significant impairment at least twice, such as at work, school, or home. The symptoms aren't better explained by a mental disorder (such as anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder). The patient has been experiencing the symptoms for at minimum six months. People with medical conditions such as thyroid issues or seizures, might experience symptoms that look like symptoms of ADHD but aren't actually being diagnosed with the disorder. Adults with undiagnosed ADHD are typically left untreated for the rest of their lives. They might have had the ability to manage the disorder when they were growing up, but their ability to keep several balls in the air -- like juggling a job with raising a family and running a household -- becomes more demanding as they age. Their problems become more evident due to. Women might find it harder to be diagnosed with ADHD because they hide their symptoms more than men. This can lead them to a false diagnosis, or even avoidance. Women's ADHD symptoms manifest as inattention, rather than the symptoms of hyperactivity or the ability to control impulses. A diagnosis of ADHD requires a physician or