Untreated ADHD = Many Problems in Life

Written By Cynthia Hammer, MSW

Written by Cynthia Hammer, MSW

 

In my next several blogs I provide the findings from research about the various life domains where (untreated) ADHD usually causes significant problems in a person’s life.  As they say, problems with inattention are only the tip of the iceberg.  ADHD can effect many aspects of life.   Although the list of potential concerns is daunting, it is helpful to know what we are up against and to celebrate our resilience and fortitude as we overcome our challenges.   Unfortunately, like most research on ADHD, it doesn’t separate out those with Inattentive ADHD.  I think, for some of the problems cited in upcoming blog post,  you won’t experience them if you have Inattentive ADHD.

Cynthia Hammer, MSW

Cynthia Hammer, MSW, was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD in 1992 when she was 49 years old. The following year she created the non-profit organization, ADD Resources, with a mission to educate adults and helping professionals about ADHD in adults. She ran the organization for 15 years before retiring.

During the Covid isolation she wrote a book about her life with inattentive ADHD which should be published by the end of this year. In writing the book, she was dismayed to learn that children with inattentive ADHD continue to be under-diagnosed and adults with inattentive ADHD often are incorrectly diagnosed with depression or anxiety.

She created a new non-profit in 2021, the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org), to create more awareness about inattentive ADHD and the need for early diagnosis and treatment.

https://www.iadhd.org
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