Will I Always Have ADHD?

About 2.5% of American adults live with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a behavioral condition that afflicts both children and adults. While some people’s ADHD symptoms diminish over time, others need to manage this disorder for the rest of their lives.

At Thriving Center of Psychology, our mental health professionals provide many treatments to help ADHD patients live productive and happy lives. You can learn what ADHD is, what it’s like to live with it, and how to manage the symptoms effectively.

ADHD Overview

ADHD is a behavioral condition that affects a person’s ability to focus and pay attention. While we still don’t fully understand the source of ADHD, some factors increase your likelihood of having it. More specifically, you’re more likely to develop ADHD if you’ve suffered a brain injury, have a family history of the disorder, or were exposed to lead or other environmental toxins during childhood.

Childhood ADHD can have various symptoms, including:

• Impulsive actions
• Concentration difficulties
• Restlessness
• Excessive talking

ADHD in children can feed into social problems and disciplinary challenges. The condition can also weaken a child’s school performance. As children become teenagers, they might carry out careless behaviors that can diminish their self-esteem and make them more likely to incur injuries.

Adult ADHD

ADHD symptoms for adults might become less severe, but they’re not likely to disappear altogether. For example, although you might be able to control your restlessness most of the time, your ADHD might manifest itself in other ways:

• Inability to focus
• Impulsive decision-making
• Disorganization
• Procrastination

ADHD can make it challenging for adults to maintain healthy relationships and work functioning. It can also get in the way of general adult responsibilities and interfere with your quality of life.

Managing Adult ADHD Symptoms

The mental health specialists at Thriving Center of Psychology offer integrated therapies to help you manage your ADHD symptoms. They can work with you individually to assess your symptoms and create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

We offer electroencephalographic (EEG) neurofeedback training on site to treat ADHD. Neurofeedback is an innovative tool that captures your brainwave activity to help decide the most appropriate method of treatment. A specialist interprets the information from your brain waves and teaches you how to alter your brain patterns so that you don’t have to rely as much on ADHD medication.

As part of a comprehensive treatment plan, your practitioner will likely combine neurofeedback with one or more other therapies:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Stress-management techniques
• Psychotherapy (talk therapy)
• Group therapy

Lifestyle changes are typically part of an overall ADHD treatment plan, which involve guidance in organizational skills and time management. With our comprehensive approaches, you can learn to live and thrive with ADHD, no matter your age. 

Thriving Center of Psychology can help you manage your ADHD symptoms. Go online or call the office directly to schedule an appointment today. You can meet with a mental health specialist in the office or through online video teletherapy.