Does ADHD get better as you age?

Answer 1

No, ADHD is not infectious. It is not a virus, but a lack of growth in certain regions of the brain; a person with ADHD has underdeveloped brain regions that control focus, attention, and planning.

Answer 2

It doesn't actually develop in your teen years, but that may be when it first becomes a problem. You should talk to your doctor about it. If your doctor is one of those stubborn conventional doctors that says that there is no such thing as ADD, get a different doctor. Whether ADD is a disease or a personality trait, I don't know and it doesn't matter, but I've got it and I can tell you that it definitely exists.

Answer 3

No; ADHD is a disorder that begins in early childhood due to underdevelopment in certain regions on the brain. If a person shows symptoms of ADHD later in life without any symptoms in the past, it could be another mental disorder such as an anxiety disorder, depression, or other mental health issue.

Answer 4

No, the symptoms of ADHD are due to an underdevelopment of certain areas of the brain. ADHD-like symptoms appearing are likely due to another mental disorder (anxiety, bipolar, etc.).

While it is not possible to develope the condition it is possible that ADHD has gone unnoticced until now.

Answer 5

ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in children when they begin entering a school environment where certain behaviors are expected like taking turns and remaining in a seat. However, inattentive subtypes of ADHD are less obvious during the younger years and may be only diagnosed in the teenage years when more responsibilities and commitments are placed upon a person; the need to focus and the inability to do so would become more apparent.

Diagnosis for ADHD requires that symptoms appeared in childhood. A careful examination of past medical, school, and parental history is needed to confirm. If symptoms suddenly appear in the teenage years, it is most likely another mental problem; anxiety disorders, depression, and Bipolar disorder all share symptoms that could lead to a false diagnosis of ADHD.

Answer 6

Yes; a large amount of individuals with ADHD as children "outgrow" ADHD by developing coping strategies that minimize the impact of ADHD. With proper treatment and education, an ADHD diagnosis can the start of improved life: knowledge is power!

Answer 7

ADHD can affect anyone