When you come to think of it, parents of young children with ADHD are lucky. Helping them manage their ADHD symptoms demands hard work and patience, but at least there are books, support groups, play groups, and social services to make life easier for you.  But as a child grows into a young adult, all of these support systems start to go away one by one – but the ADHD symptoms don’t. A new study published in Pediatrics shows that ADHD symptoms can last until adulthood. Here’s what you can do to help your child cope and become a well-adjusted adult.

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The hyperactivity component in childhood ADHD has fewer physical manifestations when the child reaches adulthood. Instead of running around like they’re driven by a motor, adults with ADHD are mentally hyperactive. They’re easily distractible, they need extra motivation, and they struggle to stay organized.  Their ability to multitask is compromised because of their faulty short-term memory, and they feel easily overwhelmed by the tasks they have to accomplish at work and at home. As a result, adults with ADHD are easily exhausted or at greater risk for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a modern-day condition where debilitating exhaustion is not relieved by sleep or rest.

Here are some tips that can help you recharge your tired ADHD brain.

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Maybe it’s the diet we have today, or perhaps it’s the chemicals present in our food and in the air. Whatever it is, more and more people are getting diagnosed with ADHD today.  Or are they really suffering from the disorder? Amid claims of a growing epidemic of ADHD among adults, a new report published in The Clinical Neuropsychologist reveals a surprising fact. Nearly one in four adults who seek medical treatment for the disorder might be faking their ADHD symptoms.

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