Berlin, July 20: Adults can also suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a malady chiefly associated with children, the Association of German Neurologists (BVDN) said.
It said that adults with ADHD were easily distracted, forgetful and had difficulty organizing themselves. Further symptoms were outbursts of rage and socially inappropriate behaviour. It is estimated that three to four per cent of all adults have ADHD.
Possible concomitant illnesses include anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, according to the BVDN. It said individual psychotherapy could improve an affected person’s work behaviour and self-organization.
A regular daily routine and working on things in turn could be helpful, as could multitasking while listening to music. ADHD can also be treated with drugs, the BVDN said.
——Agencies