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Navigating Adult ADHD: Why Neurodiversity-Affirming Care Changes Everything
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition affecting about 11% of kids and 6% of adults in the United States. It can make doing things like staying organized and being productive more challenging.
Fortunately, neurodiversity-affirming care with Evan Donin, PMHNP-BC, at Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc. in Palm Harbor, Florida, or Melville, New York, can help you focus and flourish as an adult with ADHD.
Symptoms of adult ADHD
ADHD affects nearly 16 million adults in the United States, and it can look a bit different from childhood ADHD. Its symptoms may include:
- Difficulty focusing
- Trouble staying organized
- Impulsive behaviors
- Difficulty multitasking
- Forgetting appointments and meetings
- Being late
- Restlessness
- Talking a lot
- Interrupting other people
- Trouble sitting still
- Frequent daydreaming
- Trouble meeting work deadlines
- Poor time-management skills
- Speaking before thinking
- Oversharing information
- Fidgeting
- Difficulty relaxing
- Emotional burnout
ADHD symptoms often begin in childhood, but some people aren’t diagnosed with this condition until they become adults. ADHD can interfere with school, work, relationships, and/or daily routines.
ADHD risk factors
The cause of childhood and adult ADHD isn’t known. It may stem from genetic factors, changes in brain chemistry, or toxin exposure. A low birthweight or a history of childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect is also a potential risk factor.
Do I have adult ADHD?
To learn if you have adult ADHD at Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc., Evan completes a comprehensive mental health evaluation. He asks questions about your behaviors, emotions, social skills, and thoughts.
Evan can also screen for co-existing conditions, such as depression, anxiety disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), to obtain the full picture of your mental health and determine how to best manage your condition.
How neurodiversity-affirming care helps manage ADHD
Neurodiversity-affirming care at Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc. focuses on accepting any differences and embracing your unique strengths. It celebrates diverse thinking patterns and fosters a sense of belonging, instead of viewing differences as a challenge.
Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc. acknowledges that you may interact with the world differently, and Evan celebrates how your mind works and how you process information.
Key components of neurodiversity-affirming care include:
- Promoting inclusivity
- Embracing individual differences
- Praising unique strengths
- Respecting individual differences
- Boosting acceptance, self-esteem, and self-advocacy
- Reducing stigma
- Optimizing social and organizational skills
Evan offers lifestyle education to enhance your focus, attention, and organization. He often suggests maintaining a consistent routine, making to-do lists, and setting and tracking goals.
You might take medications or undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to help you focus and maximize productivity at work or in school.
It’s also helpful to manage stress, get plenty of sleep, exercise regularly, and eat a balanced diet.
Learn more about neurodiversity-affirming care at Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc. by contacting us by phone or requesting an appointment online today.
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