It's pretty easy to identify children with ADHD. They're usually running rampant in the supermarket, out of control in the classroom, or demonstrating some other kind of socially unacceptable behavior. But when a child reaches adulthood, most people think they should have outgrown their ADHD behavior. While this may be true in some of the cases, it's not always true. The fact is that some adults often struggle with ADHD without knowing it. Their lives are often fraught with problems and they don't know why. That's why it's important to be able to identify the signs and symptoms of adult ADHD and how it may be affecting the person.

Disorganization:

One of the best indicators of adult ADHD is a lack of organizational skills throughout their lives. The bigger responsibilities that come with adulthood, such as paying bills, working every day, and managing a household often overwhelm those with ADHD. Their tendency to get distracted and lose focus will present itself with a host of tasks that never get done or get done haphazardly. This can prove to be very problematic in the end.

Relationship Problems:

There are, of course, many people without ADHD who have problems in their relationships so this does not mean that having a troubled relationship means you have ADHD. However, there are certain aspects of many problem relationships that appear to be symptoms of adult ADHD. Often, their mates may accuse them of having poor listening skills. They zone out during conversations or point out their inability to keep commitments and promises. To them their partner doesn't care and they fail to recognize that adult ADHD is the real culprit.

Problems at Work:

One of the biggest challenges of adults with ADHD is the inability to stay focused on one task until its completion. They may find that the slightest distraction can pull their attention away from the job at hand. An email, phone call, or just the noise in the work environment can have a major impact on how much of your work gets done on any given day. This can make it extremely difficult to keep a job. Many will find they have developed a long history of getting fired, written up, and even laid off because of poor work performance.

Temper:

One of the symptoms of adult ADHD is the inability to control emotions. In many adults with ADHD. the tendency to lose control over their emotions can be quite common. This often presents itself in the form of anger. They may have the tendency to lose their temper over even the smallest of problems. When that happens the anger can fade away just as quickly as it comes but not before damage has been done.

For those who suspect that they have adult ADHD, it is important to see a professional to be tested. Because the symptoms are often associated with other health conditions it can be very difficult to assess on your own. The sooner you can obtain a proper diagnosis the sooner you can begin treatments or therapy to help you to resolve your issues.