Adult ADHD
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Yes — ADHD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, not just a childhood disorder. Approximately 2.5–4% of adults meet diagnostic criteria, though many are undiagnosed. Adult ADHD often presents differently than in children: rather than obvious hyperactivity, it may manifest as chronic disorganisation, difficulty completing tasks, time blindness, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, or an inner sense of restlessness and underachievement despite high intelligence. Many adults are diagnosed for the first time in their 30s, 40s, or later.

ADHD has three presentations: predominantly inattentive (ADHD-PI), predominantly hyperactive-impulsive (ADHD-PH), and combined type (ADHD-C). The inattentive type is characterised by difficulty sustaining attention, frequent distraction, forgetfulness, and losing things — and is more common in women and often missed in childhood because it's less disruptive. The hyperactive-impulsive type involves restlessness, talking excessively, interrupting, difficulty waiting, and acting without thinking. Most adults with ADHD have the combined type, though hyperactivity tends to decrease with age while inattention often persists.

Bring your results to your GP or a psychiatrist. A formal ADHD assessment typically involves a structured clinical interview, rating scales, and sometimes cognitive testing. It also requires ruling out other conditions (anxiety, depression, thyroid disorders, sleep disorders) that can mimic ADHD symptoms. Treatment for adult ADHD is highly effective and includes medication (stimulants and non-stimulants), CBT adapted for ADHD, and coaching. Many people describe an accurate ADHD diagnosis as life-changing — finally understanding a lifetime of struggles and having effective tools to address them.