Despite the lack of clarity regarding the precise etiology of ADHD, ongoing research endeavors persist. The following variables may contribute to the development of ADHD:

• The genetic component. According to studies, ADHD may be inherited, and that genes may be involved.
• Environment. Certain environmental factors, such as childhood lead exposure, may also contribute to an increased risk.
• Problems during development. A role may be played by central nervous system issues during critical stages of development.

Some people with ADHD experience a reduction in symptoms as they mature; however, certain adults still contend with severe symptoms that impede their daily activities. The primary symptoms of ADHD in adults may include inattentiveness, impulsivity, and restlessness. There is a spectrum of moderate to severe symptoms.

Many individuals who have ADHD are unaware of their condition; all they know is that performing routine duties can be difficult. Focusing and setting priorities may be difficult for adults with ADHD, resulting in missed deadlines, neglected meetings, and canceled social plans. Impulse control deficits can manifest as a variety of negative behaviors, including impatience while stuck in traffic or queued, mood fluctuations, and eruptions of wrath.

Symptoms of ADHD in adults may include:

• The quality of impulsiveness
• Disorganization and difficulties setting priorities
• Insufficient time management abilities
• Distractions from an endeavor Difficulties with multitasking
• Excessive restlessness or activity
• Poor planning Low tolerance for frustration
• Occasional mood fluctuations
• Challenges in maintaining focus and accomplishing assignments
• Warm disposition
• Difficulties in managing tension

Distinguish between typical behavior and ADHD

Almost everyone experiences ADHD-like symptoms at some stage in their lives. If your challenges are relatively recent or have only arisen on rare occasions in the past, it is unlikely that you have ADHD. Only when symptoms are severe enough to cause persistent difficulties in more than one area of life is ADHD diagnosed. The source of these persistent and disruptive symptoms is early childhood.

Adults with ADHD may be difficult to diagnose due to the similarity of certain symptoms to those of anxiety disorders and mood disorders. Furthermore, a considerable number of adults diagnosed with ADHD also suffer from one or more additional mental health disorders, including anxiety or depression.

If any of the symptoms listed above continually disrupt your life, talk to your doctor about whether you might have ADHD.

Treatment of ADHD in adults is similar to the treatment of childhood ADHD. It includes medication, and psychological counseling (psychotherapy).

In addition, ADHD in adults and children responds very well to drug-free therapy using the NEUROFEEDBACK method. Neurofeedback is a scientifically based therapy aimed at improving concentration and emotional state, in particular in the case of ADHD. The essence of the procedure is to "self-train" our brain due to its plasticity, which corrects behavior and attention.