Adult ADHD can present differently than childhood ADHD symptoms. As adults there tends to be an improvement in hyperactivity (that is so common in children) however; as adults the inattention tends to worsen. The inattention typically manifest as difficulty with paying attention to detail, problems with time management, interrupting people, being quick to anger and frequent job turnover. While hyperactivity improves it can still be present and people will adult ADHD will often have trouble sitting through meetings, impulsivity and difficulty modulating their emotional responses which can lead to mood swings.
As with childhood ADHD, adult ADHD can cause severe emotional, social, and occupational impairment. People with adult ADHD can benefit greatly from an accurate diagnosis (correctly ruling out other conditions with overlapping symptoms) and appropriate treatment.
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