Introduction:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that can cause unusual levels of hyperactivity. People with ADHD may also have trouble focusing on a single task and they are unable to sit still for a long period of time. Many people experience inattention and changes in energy levels, however for a person with ADHD this happen more often. It happens to the extent that studies, work and relationships are impacted.
Signs/ Symptoms:
- Having trouble listening
- Difficulty in managing time
- Easily bored
- Finding difficult to sit steady for a long period
- Gets distracted easily
Causes:
It is believed that ADHD might have neurological reasons and genetics might be at play as well. Research suggests that a reduction in dopamine is a factor in ADHD. Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter and hormone. Your body makes it and nervous system uses it to send messages between nerve cells.
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