7 signs you might have ADHD and what steps to take
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With 15.5 million U.S. adults currently diagnosed with ADHD, there is a growing focus on warning signs of the disorder. Mental health experts share the most common signs and symptoms.
"It’s a persistent challenge that affects work, relationships and daily responsibilities." "The ADHD brain often works in overdrive, juggling competing thoughts and struggling to stay on track." "ADHD is not a flaw nor something to be ashamed of — it’s simply a different way of processing information and interacting with the world." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
"ADHD is often misunderstood as just being overly distracted or hyperactive — in reality, it’s a neurodevelopmental condition that affects focus, emotional regulation, time management and impulse control," Lisa Anderson, a licensed clinical social worker and clinical director at Brooks Healing Center in Tennessee, told Fox News Digital.