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Being diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood opens the door to support. It is never too late to learn how to live better with your condition. Here are the main lines of care for adults. Appropriate support helps you live better with your ADHD day to day.
Psychoeducation helps you understand how you function and reassess your life story. Many adults stop blaming themselves when they discover that their difficulties have an explanation. This reassessment helps you understand yourself better and move forward.
The article Diagnosis of ADHD in Adulthood covers this question in detail.
Digital diaries, reminders, lists, breaking tasks down, routines: these tools help you manage daily life and work. These tools need to be simple and used every day.
This point is explained step by step in ADHD and Organisation.
Cognitive behavioural therapies help you work on procrastination, time management, impulsivity and stress. They offer concrete exercises between sessions.
To go further, read our article CBT and ADHD.
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Treatment may be offered to adults, depending on the situation and after assessment by a doctor. The conditions for prescribing are specified by the doctor. Regular follow-up is needed to adjust the treatment.
We detail this point in Medication for ADHD: Parents’ Questions.
Anxiety, depression, sleep disorders or addictions are common in adults with ADHD. They must be treated as well. Treating them often improves quality of life.
This topic is covered in our page ADHD and Depression.
Workplace adjustments can be put in place, in particular with recognition as a disabled worker. Occupational health services can help set them up.
You will find more details in the article ADHD and Workplace Adjustments.
Coaching and support groups for adults with ADHD can complement the support. Talking with other adults with ADHD helps you feel less alone.
Our article ADHD Coaching complements this advice.
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Through psychoeducation, organisational strategies, CBT and sometimes treatment. Psychoeducation helps you understand.
Yes, depending on the situation and after medical assessment. CBT is useful.
Yes, in particular with an RQTH. Associated conditions must be treated.
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