What is ADHD?

At Talkmind we believe it’s important to state that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not a cultural fad, a problem of challenging behaviour or of negligent upbringing.

Make no mistake, ADHD is a real, diagnosable but treatable neurodevelopmental / neurodiverse condition. We are very sensitive to the fact that it can make life, relationship(s), work and coping with the world incredibly difficult and distressing for the person living with ADHD and the people around them.

People with ADHD are born with it, and it is more common than you may think, with an estimated 7% of the population diagnosed. However, the number affected, but not officially diagnosed, could be higher.

What causes ADHD?

The specific causes are still being explored, but studies suggest it is caused by differences in the brain’s composition. Another suggested cause is an imbalance in neurotransmitters, including Dopamine and Norepinephrine.

At Talkmind we understand that many factors can influence patient vulnerability; genetics and family history for example, ADHD is more likely to develop if your parents or a relative have it. It is interesting to note that many children may go undetected if they are high functioning and/or have a lot of structure in their childhood, are academic and have a lots of boundaries around them; this may be one of the reasons why their features of ADHD do not become more prominent until adulthood.

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

If you find people consistently asking you to stop tapping on the table in a meeting or on the coffee table at home, if you lose focus and ‘drift off’ at a conference / show or just when sitting with a partner / friends family, if you get repeated burnout, if you're procrastinating then these could be signs that you have ADHD.

These may include problems with:

following instructions and learning new information
self-organisation
focusing and organising
completing tasks, tests or exams
restlessness or impatience
impulsiveness and risk taking
relationships, social interaction, coping with home and family
sleeping and fatigue

How does Talkmind treat ADHD?

It is not uncommon for individuals with ADHD to have comorbid mental health difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder and so on; therefore our doctors and therapists care for adults offer an holistic approach, treating ADHD with a tailored programme of medication, therapy and social skills training such as:

Lisdexamfetamine
Methylphenidate
Atomoxetine
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Drama and Music Therapy

We believe that a diagnosis of ADHD does not mean either being condemned to a life of inactivity, or to a life outside society. Diagnosis and the right treatment from Talkmind should, in fact, lead to you enjoying healthier relationship(s), a more productive home and working life.

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