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The Unknown Symptom of ADHD That Is Often Overlooked & Taken for Granted

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The Unknown Symptom of ADHD That Is Often Overlooked & Taken for Granted

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  1. The Unknown Symptom of ADHD That Is Often Overlooked & Taken for Granted

  2. People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are often misunderstood. These individuals tend to develop passionate feelings and intense thoughts that are more severe compared to the average person. Most would assume that they’re just overreacting, but their emotions are pure, and they are often forced to endure criticism and bad judgment.

  3. There Is More To ADHD

  4. There Is More To ADHD During diagnosis, these emotional symptoms are also misdiagnosed by a lot of so-called ADHD doctors and health specialists. People with ADHD are in need of some care and understanding. If you know someone or have a family member with ADHD, you need to learn that there are other emotional symptoms of ADHD that a lot of people are overlooking.

  5. There Is More To ADHD One particular emotional symptom is so overlooked that it isn’t even present in most textbooks that talk about the general symptoms of ADHD. We’re being taught that the primary symptoms of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Though these are all true, they are only a small portion of the entire picture. Most have failed to point out several others of its most potent characteristics, which are the ones that impact how an ADHD individual thinks and feels.

  6. There Is More To ADHD In this article, we will talk about one particular emotional symptom of ADHD that is often overlooked by most people, along with helping you explain the factors that trigger this intense feeling.

  7. The Emotional Symptom of ADHD that Most People Didn’t Know

  8. Again, ADHD is often overlooked and misunderstood. ADHD is often associated with hyperactive tendencies. However, according to recent studies, hyperactivity occurs in only 25% of children and 5% of adults with ADHD. Instead, the symptom that is prevalent among ADHD individuals is an internal feeling of hyperarousal. This type of symptom is the result of altered arousal and heightened anxiety. They are common among post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients. However, they are also very rampant among ADHDers.

  9. Symptoms of hyperarousal would include the following scenarios: “I’m constantly pressured. Relaxing is very hard for me.” “Sitting still and doing the same thing makes me uncomfortable.” “I’m having a hard time getting to sleep.”

  10. ADHD’S EMOTIONAL INTENSITY

  11. These circumstances are just proof that the passionate and restless emotional thoughts of people with ADHD are incredibly intense. The sky’s the limit when they’re emotionally high; but when they’re low, they are the lowest of lows. People with ADHD experience stronger feelings of happiness and sadness than ordinary people.

  12. Children and adults with ADHD that develops hyperarousal tendencies can develop low-self esteem due to the following reasons: They are aware that they are different. They find it hard to engage with other people and finish tasks. They find it hard to distinguish differences. They tend to self-shame themselves to the extreme when they get hit with harsh criticism.

  13. A lot ADHD individuals are misdiagnosed with specific mood disorders like anxiety or depression. According to New York-based ADHD doctor, Edward Hallowell, M.D., “People with ADHD tend to feel everything more intensely. When it comes to curiosity, passion, and joy, this can be a good thing. However, when it comes to anger, rejection, and overwhelm, this emotion can be crippling.”

  14. To prevent feelings of low-esteem and shame, an ADHD individual needs to have someone or different people in their lives to inspire them.

  15. Inspire them and say “You’re not different.”

  16. Inspire them and say “You’re a great person.”

  17. Inspire them and say “If you could conquer these problems with hard work, I’m sure you would have.”

  18. Inspire them and say “This isn’t just about willpower; it seems that something else is getting in your way.”

  19. Inspire them and say “No matter what happens, I’ll be here for you.”

  20. Inspire them and say “We’ll figure this out.”

  21. CONCLUSION ADHD is often misunderstood. However, with the right education and awareness, we can fully understand them and their emotional tendencies. We also need to realize that ADHD involves more emotional symptoms that what is being advertised. Let’s start understanding this condition and create better judgment.

  22. Visit www.adhdcentre.co.uk

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