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Can a person continue to have the ADHD disorder into adulthood? The reason I ask is that my husband exhibits all the same symptoms as my grandson when not on Ritalin: He is inappropriately aggressive (socially, physically and sexually) toward others; seems driven to "tease" to the point of meanness; strives to be the center of attention at all times and at all costs (even if it means behaving obnoxiously and offending others); is extremely restless and impatient, unable to focus his attention on anything for very long, or finish tasks he has begun; and lies incessantly, quickly making up new lies to cover old lies, in an endless stream of untruths.
And if so, is there treatment for adults with this disorder? Where can I turn for help with this sensitive issue? (He gets very defensive if I even mention that he may have a problem.)
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35 Good Things About Having ADD
Submitted By Judy
1.
Lots of energy.
2. Willing to try things - take risks.
3. Ready to talk, can talk a lot.
4. Gets along well with adults.
5. Can do several things at once.
6. Smart.
7. Need less sleep.
8. Good sense of humore.
9. Very good at taking care of younger children.
10. Spontaneous.
11. Sees details that others miss.
12. Understand what it's like to be teased or to be in trouble so are
understanding of other kids.
13. Can think of different and new ways of doing things.
14. Volunteer to help others.
15. Happy and enthusiastic.
16. Imaginative - creative.
17. Articulate - can say things well.
18. Sensitive - compassionate.
19. Eager to make new friends.
20. Great memory.
21. Courageous.
22. More fun to be with than most kids.
23. Charming.
24. Warm and loving.
25. Care a lot about families.
26. Inquisitive.
27. Quick to forgive.
28. Genuine.
29. Never boring.
30. Empathetic.
31. Perceptive ways to do things.
32. Playful.
33. Honest.
34. Optimistic.
35. Interested in new things.
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