Someone diagnosed with ADD or ADHD has trouble sending these impulses due to the lack of chemicals that are needed to conduct ("ADDfocus" 1). This doesn't mean that impulses do not reach their destination but instead they can not reach the nerves with a strong enough current so a function won't perform as well. The functions controlled by these impulses are simply put as everything your body does, for example: breathing, digest, think, talk, and move body parts ("ADDfocus" 1). ADD and ADHD patient's chemical imbalances will affect them by "Having a LOT of difficulty sustaining attention.
Making careless mistakes, not paying attention to detail. .
The child or adult with ADD often "doesn't seem to listen", seems tuned out.
Children fail to follow instructions, don't get schoolwork or chores done. .
Lots and lots of difficulty with organization, keeping track of things. .
Losing things often -- particularly things like supplies, homework, papers, etc.
Getting easily distracted by outside stimuli, like people talking or things going.
on outside the window.
Forgetting to do things -- very frequently, which means things don't get done.
Physical restlessness for some people, fidgeting, can't sit still, etc.
For many children, a lot of difficulty remaining seated, waiting in line, etc.
Being physically "on the go" for some people, overactive in their behavior.
For children, having difficulty playing quietly or co-operating within a group.
Reacting impulsively, without thinking first -- with ADHD it is often a matter of.
"act before you think," instead of "think before you act"!! (Jaksa 1)." .
An ADD or ADHD patient may tend to worry unhealthy amounts. ADD and ADHD patients tend to be bright imaginative people and they know that their disorder is constantly putting them in danger since they tend to act before they think (Hallowell 1). .
No matter if the ADD or ADHD patient is a child or an adult these symptoms are very frustrating.