ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) develops in childhood and can cause lifelong behavioral challenges. At Sincere Psychiatry in Delray Beach, Florida, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Reginald J. Sincere, PMHNP-BC, and his team offer specialized adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Combining medication with behavioral therapy, they help people manage their condition and lead a more rewarding life. Learn more about ADHD treatment by scheduling an in-person or telemedicine appointment over the phone or online today. 

What is ADHD?

ADHD is a mental health disorder that features a combination of continual problems, such as difficulty paying attention, impulsive behavior, and hyperactivity. ADHD symptoms include:

• Difficulty concentrating
• Not paying attention to details
• Being easily distracted
• Forgetfulness
• Making careless mistakes
• Not listening when spoken to
• Trouble staying organized
• Not following instructions
• Frequently losing things
• Constant fidgeting
• Tapping feet or drumming fingers
• Continual activity
• Inability to keep quiet
• Not waiting in turn
• Frequently interrupting others

Some people have primarily inattentive symptoms, while others are more hyperactive and impulsive. Many have a combination of problems.

Symptoms begin in early childhood and continue into adulthood. In some cases, children with ADHD don’t receive a diagnosis until later in life.

What is adult ADHD?

Though it’s called adult ADHD, the condition always begins in childhood. Adult ADHD symptoms may not be as obvious as ADHD symptoms in children, so, for example, hyperactivity may decrease, but impulsiveness, difficulty paying attention, and restlessness might continue.

ADHD can lead to poor work performance, unstable relationships, low self-esteem, and many other problems in adults. Children who receive treatment and support manage their ADHD more successfully, but those who don’t get a diagnosis until adulthood could find life a constant struggle. Sincere Psychiatry specializes in adult ADHD.

How is ADHD treated?

Treating adult ADHD is similar to treating childhood ADHD. The Sincere Psychiatry team offers expert support that includes:

ADHD medications

Stimulants are the primary medication for ADHD. They activate parts of your brain that don’t work well when you have ADHD, enabling you to manage unwanted behaviors more successfully.

Psychological counseling (psychotherapy)

Behavioral therapy can be a big help for adults with ADHD. Methods include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), which help you manage the challenges of daily life. Other forms of psychotherapy help you work through past trauma. 

The Sincere Psychiatry team also treats mental health conditions that occur along with ADHD, such as depression and anxiety.

You can access ADHD assessment and treatment in person or via telemedicine. With telemedicine, you avoid the stress of visiting your provider at their office; instead, talking to them from the comfort of your own home. Telemedicine visits can easily fit into your busy schedule, and you may not even have to take time off work or arrange childcare.

To benefit from expert ADHD treatment, call Sincere Psychiatry today or book an appointment online.