ADHD is a chronic condition that usually begins in childhood but can often continue into adulthood. Furthermore, it requires a medical diagnosis and affects everyday lives of those who have ADHD. ADHD can ultimately cause low self-esteem, relationship troubles, and difficulty at school and/or work. Oftentimes treatments can help lessen the effects of ADHD, but this condition cannot be completely cured. Types of treatments include medication and talk therapy.

Now that we have a background on what ADHD is, how it affects those who have it, and what the treatments are, let's jump into how one can decipher if they have ADHD. There are many signs and symptoms that are attributed to ADHD, some of them include:

1. Inability to focus

2. Trouble with sitting still, especially in quiet places

3. Being impatient

4. Having a self-focused behavior

5. Always having excessive physical movement

6. Talking excessively

7. Having emotional outbursts

8. Acting before thinking

9. Interrupting the conversations of others 

10. Forgetfulness 

If you or someone you know may have ADHD, don’t wait to ask for help! Although there is no cure, there are effective ways to make your everyday life a little easier.

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References: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/symptoms/ & https://familypsychnj.com/2018/04/12-signs-child-might-adhd/