We all know someone who can’t sit still, who never seem to listen, who blurt out inappropriate comments, or don’t follow instructions no matter how clearly you present them.

While it’s normal for people to forget things, daydream, or act without thinking, inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are also signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. ADHD makes it difficult for a person to inhibit their spontaneous responses, including everything from movement to speech to assertiveness.

Some individuals with ADHD may be constantly in motion, bouncing off the walls and disrupting others around them. Other individuals with ADHD may sit quietly, with their attention miles away.

There are three primary characteristics of ADHD: Inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, though all three aren’t always prominent in one person.

People with ADHD may:

• Have trouble staying focused or get easily distracted
• Appear not to be listening when spoken to
• Constantly fidget and squirm
• Talk excessively
• Act without thinking
• Interrupt often, or say the wrong thing at the wrong time
• Have a quick temper or “short fuse”

Whether or not your symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are due to ADHD, they can cause problems if left untreated. People who can’t focus or control themselves or get into trouble at school, or work, often find it hard to make friends, or sustaining friendships. These frustrations can lead to low self-esteem as well as friction for the whole family.

Treatment can make a dramatic difference in symptoms experienced. With the right support, you can get on track for success in all areas of life.

If you’re interested in learning more about ADD and ADHD therapy, contact me today for a free 15 minute consultation for mental health services in this area. I would be happy to share how I can help you achieve success and grow.