ADHD in Adults: Why It’s Often Missed

ADHD has become a bit of a “hot topic” over the past few decades. As more and more research comes to light, we’re learning how the over 15.5 million adults with ADHD go overlooked. Much of the treatment focuses on kids and teens, while adults are left feeling like they have no way to process stress, personality, or discipline. 

In reality, adult ADHD is more common than you might think. We see patients who have never considered ADHD, but still experience trouble focusing, chronic procrastination, or emotional overwhelm. It appears in adults as more than hyperactive. In some cases, that can manifest as mental fatigue, racing thoughts, and a constant feeling of being behind. 

Working with an experienced ADHD psychiatrist ensures you can get a solid diagnosis and help uncover a treatment plan that addresses both your medication program, lifestyle, and talk therapy support to build coping mechanisms and strategies for a better quality of life. If you’ve tried to “get it together” repeatedly without lasting success, ADHD may be part of the picture, and we can help.