4. Tourette’s Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome is a nervous system disorder that causes the individual to exhibit tics or sudden twitches. These tics can be triggered by stress, fatigue, anxiety, and excitement.
According to researchers, there may be a genetic link between ADHD and Tourette’s. Their identical comparable biology increases the likelihood that they will occur together.
3. Personality Disorders
Personality disorders can also manifest in people with ADHD. Although it’s not yet established what causes personality disorder in ADHD, both disorders seem to share common grounds such as emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, interpersonal difficulties, rejection sensitivity, mood swings, and irritability.
The chemical imbalance in the brain may cause the manifestation of personality disorder in someone with ADHD.
2. Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is another disorder that can occur in individuals with ADHD. While the exact causes of bipolar disorder in ADHD are still not known, seem to share the same biological and genetic makeup.
According to one study, Individuals who are closely related to someone with ADHD are likely to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This may show a possible genetic link
1. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Just like ADHD, bipolar disorder is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Both disorders have overlapping genetics. While both are distinct disorders, they can occur together. It is hard to tell them apart since they share the same biological makeup.
Recent research shows that children with ADHD are 10 times more likely to develop the bipolar disorder later in life.
Treatments
Various medications can help treat ADHD. There are two types of medications and these are non-stimulants and stimulants.
Examples of non-stimulants are Strattera, Pamelor, Intuniv, and Kapvay. These medications help increase norepinephrine levels in the brain which may enhance both memory and attention.
Stimulants such as Desoxyn, Adderall, Focalin, and Concerta provide a calming effect that can help reduce hyperactivity, they also help the person focus more.
Since these medications may have some potential side effects, it’s best to get with a doctor to determine the right kind of medication to take.
There are also various therapies available for treating ADHD. These therapies are behavior therapy, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Other treatment options available are training in various areas such as social skills, and parenting skills. There are also support groups that can help people with ADHD.
Knowing the various ADHD symptoms can provide a deeper understanding of the condition.