ADHD is very well known for children, and now adults, who are described as being hyperactive, impulsive, and inattentive. These are the so-called “hallmark symptoms.” But what do they really mean?
How do we tell when someone is just being hyperactive versus being hyperactive due to ADHD or attention deficit hyperactive disorder?
ADHD behaviors in context:
While the more well known symptoms of ADHD can be a giveaway, here are some actual behaviors that might suggest someone is struggling with ADHD.
- Constantly “losing” or misplacing things (wallet, keys, etc…)
- Reactive responses (typical emotionally driven)
- Perfectionist tendencies
- High expectations (often judging oneself rather critically)
- Working memory problems (forgetting new name or even forgetting an idea or task from one room to the next)
Now you might have guessed… These are things I have personally experienced across my life. It sure does explain an awful lot of these are the behaviors or results of someone with ADHD.
But I ask you this one question:
What if you were never taught how to manage the above events?
I’m serious here…
Ok…working memory aside… What if you were raised in an environment where the other 4 elements were imposed upon you?
Did anyone actually ever pull you aside and tell you that you did not need to be perfect?
What about your teachers and the schoolwork we all do as children? Aren’t we taught to strive towards getting A’s?
In no way am I trying to downplay the impact of ADHD on our children and in our own lives. Instead, I want to really have you think about what it means to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
More tomorrow….
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ADHD is very well known for children, and now adults, who are described as being hyperactive, impulsive, and inattentive. These are the so-called “hallmark symptoms.” But what do they really mean?
How do we tell when someone is just being hyperactive versus being hyperactive due to ADHD or attention deficit hyperactive disorder?
ADHD behaviors in context:
While the more well known symptoms of ADHD can be a giveaway, here are some actual behaviors that might suggest someone is struggling with ADHD.
Now you might have guessed… These are things I have personally experienced across my life. It sure does explain an awful lot of these are the behaviors or results of someone with ADHD.
But I ask you this one question:
What if you were never taught how to manage the above events?
I’m serious here…
Ok…working memory aside… What if you were raised in an environment where the other 4 elements were imposed upon you?
Did anyone actually ever pull you aside and tell you that you did not need to be perfect?
What about your teachers and the schoolwork we all do as children? Aren’t we taught to strive towards getting A’s?
In no way am I trying to downplay the impact of ADHD on our children and in our own lives. Instead, I want to really have you think about what it means to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
More tomorrow….
PS - If you’d like to receive information like this directly to your inbox, please sign up for our weekly published newsletter.
Sign-uptoday, and get a Free Report and a complimentary subscription to our “Symptom Free” Ezine.
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