What are the symptoms of ADHD in adolescents?

As people discover and understand more and more about themselves, they have come to understand more and more things that were previously neglected. When we evaluate a teenager, we often use this child as being particularly quiet, and this child as being particularly lively. Lively children are certainly liked by everyone, but being too lively will make many parents very worried. If your child is too lively, it is very likely that he or she has ADHD. We often talk about ADHD, but do you know what the symptoms of ADHD in teenagers are?

What are the symptoms of ADHD in teenagers?

1. Inattention: Inability to focus is still very obvious among the symptoms of ADHD in adolescent patients. Symptoms include being unable to sit still, being upset and uneasy, being unable to concentrate in class, etc. In addition, there are too many small movements. When allowed to move in a relatively large space, the excessive activity is more obvious and disturbs others.

2. Childish behavior: Although the patients are already teenagers and most of them have entered middle school, they appear very childish in their language and behavior and usually like to play with students in lower grades. They tend to be easily excited, and do not consider other people's feelings when teasing others. They cannot joke with others, giving people an impression of being immature.

3. There are many emotional problems: symptoms such as poor self-control, impatience, and impulsiveness still exist. They react strongly to external stimuli and are prone to temper tantrums; they behave rashly and make more mistakes; they have poor tolerance, low self-esteem, and lack motivation to do things; they have a serious rebellious mentality and are usually confrontational when criticized by parents and teachers, and their relationships with classmates are not very harmonious.

4. Frequent aggressive behaviors: Children during this period are in the rebellious period of adolescence, usually disobeying instructions, and conflicts with parents will gradually increase, even leading to domestic violence. If children have defiant and aggressive behaviors in their early years, they will behave dangerously after adolescence, often doing things without considering the consequences, and will not learn from their experience afterwards. They can easily develop into juvenile delinquents.

Do you know what symptoms of ADHD in teenagers are? After reading the introduction above, I believe everyone has understood their specific manifestations. Inattention, great mood swings, and even frequent aggressive behaviors are all manifestations of ADHD. Therefore, parents and friends must observe them carefully in daily life. If your child has such symptoms, you must respond promptly.