Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a pattern of inattentive and/or hyperactive behavior that results in limited executive functioning and poor self-regulation. Inattention refers to things like wandering off task and being disorganized, while hyperactivity refers to things like excessive fidgeting or talkativeness. Individuals with ADHD may also be impulsive, which refers to things like hasty decision-making, interrupting others, or an inability to delay gratification. Executive function and self-regulation skills are the skills that allow you to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks successfully. These skills include things like time management, organization, problem solving, impulse control, and emotional management. CBT can be beneficial in the treatment of ADHD in terms of helping you to understand your reactions to stress and develop greater coping skills and more positive views of yourself. Adult ADHD symptoms may include:

• Impulsiveness

• Disorganization and problems prioritizing

• Poor time management skills

• Problems focusing on a task

• Trouble multitasking

• Excessive activity or restlessness

• Poor planning

• Low frustration tolerance

• Frequent mood swings

• Problems following through and completing tasks

• Hot temper

• Trouble coping with stress

If you are struggling with ADHD, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at Kalamazoo Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, PLLC by clicking the button below. Therapists at KCBT who specialize in ADHD include:

• Dr. Janeé Steele