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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has signs that may start in early childhood and may linger into adulthood. In reality, most people are not aware that they have already ADHD and the people they meet have the problems. So it is very important to know the signs and symptoms of ADHD and the problems that may arise in adults. In school: Some adult with ADHD may have difficulty in listening and paying attention; difficulty in following instructions; poor in organizing school papers and assignments, time management in school, and projects; they fidget especially with their hands; they talk too much; failure to finish home works; being isolated from their friends due to low grades and depression and anxiety; excessive daydreaming. Another is they usually late for school for they are too distracted on the way to school. These cause to have a low grade and sometimes lead to dropped out of school. In working areas: Disorganization - some people with ADHD, they may have trouble staying on task; a person cannot complete his paper works, difficulty in focusing in his job, making their work in time, listening and paying attention to instructions in meetings, and difficulty in sitting still that makes that cause to loss their job. Problems in relaxing and they distract easily. Restlessness usually appears in adult. They tend to become tense and cannot relax. They are too distracted that they do not know which task to do first. In the community: Traffic accidents and careless driving: this usually happen for an ADHD adult for he has problem in paying attention in following traffic signs and speed limit directions, and difficulty in sitting still behind the wheel. They use illegal drugs and smoke cigarettes. In a relationship: Trouble in a relationship and marriage: ADHD partners have problem in communicating with others which lead to misunderstanding because of difficulty in listening and paying attention; they forget easily which lead to forgetting something important such as their anniversary and partner's birthday; cannot handle responsibilities at home like paying bills, and at their relationship like giving flowers to them; and easily loss his or her temper that lead to major misunderstandings and fights to couples; another is they have problem in controlling their emotions. They become irritable and angry even in small details. These signs lead to a divorce and separation. People must be aware of the signs and symptoms of ADHD in adults. So they will be able to help them by going to qualified professional and help them to diagnose the disorder and to make the best planning treatment. For more transforming strategies for ADHD, visit http://askdoctorjohn.info/
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