Dr. Liz Slonena recently shared her expertise with Medical Daily on the intricacies of identifying and managing adult ADHD.
The manifestation of ADHD in adults resembles that of childhood, yet the repercussions of adult symptoms are significantly more severe. This discrepancy can result in individuals concealing their symptoms.
"Because the stakes are higher in adulthood, there's more symptom masking and overcompensating to minimize the appearance or impact of ADHD. Masking is inherently exhausting and a recipe for burnout, self-criticism, and self-loathing. ADHDers are working against their brain's natural wiring to act as if they don't have ADHD and pretend to be neurotypical," Dr. Slonena told Medical Daily.
The process of diagnosing ADHD in adults presents additional hurdles as they frequently disguise or offset their symptoms, rendering them less apparent.
Read the article to discover the hidden signs of adult ADHD and effective tips to get support.
Beyond Childhood: Expert Unmasks Hidden Struggles Of Adult ADHD (medicaldaily.com)