Today, the topic of "ADHD" made it to the hot search, sparking a heated discussion among netizens. ADHD is often referred to as "hyperactivity disorder" and is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs in childhood. Although this disease is mostly found in children, it does not naturally improve by the age of 18. Some patients have symptoms that persist into adulthood, known as adult ADHD, which is more common in males. ”Professor He Fan, Director of the Department of Child Psychiatry at Beijing Anding Hospital, said. According to Professor He Fan, adult patients often develop symptoms in childhood and persist into adulthood. Some patients do not receive early recognition and intervention in childhood, and their symptoms persist in adulthood, affecting their daily life, work, and interpersonal relationships. The core troubles of such patients mainly include lack of concentration, easy distraction, forgetfulness, loss of focus, disorganization, procrastination, etc. In their work and life, patients' emotions are not stable enough, and they are prone to conflicts, restlessness, and frequent lateness, which affects work effectiveness and team performance, and ultimately affects interpersonal relationships. Unable to sit or stand steadily, unable to resist walking back and forth while standing; Serious procrastination in doing things; Easy to get angry impulsively when encountering problems; Difficulty falling asleep; Reading disorders... Many adult ADHD patients describe their condition in this way. Although the symptoms of adult ADHD are similar to those of pediatric patients, the negative effects may be more significant due to the complex social roles and responsibilities of adults. ”Professor He Fan said that attention deficit and executive dysfunction are more prominent in adult patients, and adult patients often have more complex comorbidities such as anxiety disorders, depression disorders, etc. These factors make the diagnosis of adult ADHD more challenging. Meanwhile, adult patients may face practical difficulties such as insufficient social awareness and limited medical resources during the process of seeking medical treatment. An adult with ADHD told reporters that not long ago, while shopping with a friend, he became thirsty and ordered two cups of milk tea at a milk tea shop. In just a few minutes of waiting, his friend sat quietly in a chair while he repeatedly pulled the strap on his hoodie; From time to time, I would take out my phone and look at it, then put it back in my pocket and repeat it many times; Later, he stood up and paced back and forth in the store. Do you have ADHD? ”A word from a friend made him realize that something was really wrong with him, and he decided to go to the hospital for treatment. After a series of tests including clinical evaluation, psychological testing, and attention testing, the diagnosis was finally confirmed. The patient said, "At the moment I was diagnosed with adult ADHD, I instantly understood that my poor life was not due to bad luck, but rather due to illness." Professor He Fan emphasized that adult ADHD is not scary. Although it cannot be completely eradicated at present, receiving standardized treatment through a combination of medication and psychology can effectively manage symptoms, improve quality of life and work efficiency. In addition, Professor He Fan reminds that if there are symptoms such as severe lack of concentration, easy impulsivity or hyperactivity, and frequent emotional instability in daily life, it is recommended to seek professional help from the psychiatric department of the hospital in a timely manner. (New Society)