Understanding your symptoms: Diagnosis of ADHD in adults - Warsaw, Poland
Are you concerned about the symptoms you are experiencing?
❌ Do you rarely pay attention to detail or make mistakes due to inattention?
❌ Are you missing details or inadvertently doing an inaccurate job?
❌ Do you have difficulty keeping your attention on tasks?
❌ Others say you are often thoughts somewhere else?
❌ Are you quickly losing interest in the topic?
❌ Having trouble staying organized and meeting deadlines?
❌ Do you avoid like hell tasks that require focus?
❌ Are you perpetually losing something?
❌ Do you feel like you are distracted by everything?
❌ Do others perceive you as an anxious person?
❌ Are you forgetting bills, phone calls, appointments?
❌ Are you unable to stand still, such as in line?
❌ Is your talkativeness problematic?
❌ Can't wait your turn during a conversation?
❌ Are you interrupting other people's speech? Are you interrupting their work?
❌ Are you constantly having a flurry of thoughts in your head that makes it difficult to focus on anything any longer?
If at least five of these statements sound familiar to you, it is very possible that you are one of the many people affected by ADHD.
What is ADHD?
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurobiological disorder. Its causes can include genetic factors (gene mutations), anatomical factors (functional abnormalities of brain structures), atypical neurometabolism, neurodevelopmental disorders, and prenatal and environmental factors.
Are you really affected by ADHD?
Problems with concentration and organization, susceptibility to distractions, and the other behaviors mentioned above may indeed suggest that your diagnosis is ADHD.
They may or may not!
Other disorders, including stress, also produce similar symptoms, so an in-depth interview with a specialist will be key to properly diagnosing your problem.
What kind of help do you need?
A proper diagnosis can be made by a specialist - a psychologist or psychiatrist.
✅ He will interview you and check whether your symptoms meet the criteria for ADHD.
✅ He will discuss your childhood development with you and question you about your medical history. He may also want to verify information from your school certificates and opinions. If you have any, bring them with you to your first meeting.
✅ After the interview, the specialist will determine the next plan of action, that is, how the treatment will proceed.
ADHD in adults, as in children, can be treated by reducing symptoms. Behavioral methods (various forms of therapy) and drug treatment are used for this. Only a psychiatrist can select the appropriate medication.
How do I make an appointment for an ADHD diagnosis?
Diagnosis and appropriate treatment will improve the quality of your life, so do not delay and use the services of CPP Professional Assistance Center specialists.We have been operating since 2002, and in our team you will find both qualified psychologists and experienced psychiatrists.
You can use an e-visit or meet the doctor at our headquarters:
NZOZ CPP Professional Help Centeral. Jana Pawła II 80 lok. 129 (floor XXI) or lok. 21 (floor IX)00-175 Warsaw
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Diagnosis of ADHD in adults: FAQ
Do ADHD symptoms change with age?
Yes, ADHD symptoms can evolve. As we age, hyperactivity mellows, while problems with concentration and organization remain. This is partly due to the maturity of the brain, and partly due to strategies for adapting to the environment. Patients often describe that they "wear masks" to hide their symptoms and not expose themselves to criticism or rejection.
Are ADHD symptoms the same in men and women?
Although ADHD has a significant impact on the quality of life for both men and women, the symptoms and consequences associated with the disorder are different for both sexes.
In men, symptoms are often more noticeable and related to outward behavior. They may exhibit greater impulsivity, physical hyperactivity, and their problems are noticeable as early as childhood, around age 6-7. ADHD in adult men puts them at risk for problems with the law, addiction and other risky behavior.
In women, ADHD symptoms are more likely to be more "internal" and thus less noticeable to those around them. Women are more likely to experience internal hyperactivity, problems with concentration, organization and time management. Low self-esteem is also a problem. Noticeable symptoms of ADHD appear much later than in men, around the age of 12, making them often taken for symptoms of adolescence. In addition, symptoms in women are also often mistaken for depression, anxiety or hormone-related mood disorders.
Both genders face similar difficulties, such as feelings of shame and inadequacy, which is why diagnosis is so important. Participation in therapy and appropriate treatment clearly improve the quality of life for people with ADHD.
What can I do if a loved one is facing difficulties with ADHD?
If your loved one has been diagnosed with ADHD and is participating in therapy or has undertaken treatment, you can provide additional support.
First of all, consider joining professional support groups for parents or partners. This will broaden your knowledge of the condition and help you learn to recognize certain behavior patterns.
Together with your loved one, you can introduce a certain routine and certain rules into your lives, e.g. common activities, ways to relieve stress, etc. Also important will be your common language with which you describe the situation, e.g. in the company of others you will not say "he is sick" or "she is suffering". The choice of words affects our perception - by avoiding stigmatizing terms, you add strength and self-confidence to the person facing ADHD.
Enlisting the help of professionals will allow both you and the person affected by ADHD to better cope with the situation.
