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MERYN on Monday: Recognizing ADHD – your questions
The Fidget Philipp: For a long time, the social image that people had of ADHD patients was often the inattentive type who couldn’t keep their feet steady. In recent years, however, this picture has undergone scientific additions and corrections: not only children are affected by ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can also persist into adulthood. ADHD manifests itself in a variety of ways and usually through a combination of different symptoms, such as “chaos in the head”, inner restlessness and problems with concentration. However, those affected also see positive aspects in their ADHD, such as deep concentration, creative work and sensitivity. Contrary to the popular belief that it is primarily a “boy phenomenon,” women are also increasingly affected by ADHD. This is often because their symptoms do not fit the classic ADHD picture; They are often rather quiet and dreamy, which means that the syndrome often goes undiagnosed. What are the signs of ADHD in adults? How can sufferers use ADHD to their advantage despite the challenges that the chaos in the mind brings with it? And why does the number of people with ADHD seem to be increasing in recent years? Siegfried Meryn, together with Thomas Vanicek, Head of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Floridsdorf Clinic, will answer your questions.
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