What happens if you live with undiagnosed ADHD?
Adults who have ADHD but do not know it are at much higher risk than the general population for serious problems. Mood disorders, extreme sadness, and anxiety often occur when ADHD goes undiagnosed. Even if these conditions are are treated, the underlying problem, if left untreated, leads to other problems.
Can untreated ADHD get worse with age?
Age itself doesn't necessarily make ADHD worse. The way your symptoms show up depends on several factors. The good news is that most adults are able to manage their lives well with therapy and medications.
What is the trauma of undiagnosed ADHD?
Here's the thing: undiagnosed ADHD isn't benign.
Years of untreated symptoms can lead to many experiences of shame and humiliation, which can be encoded in the brain as trauma. This can even progress to panic attacks that do not respond to medication or therapy for anxiety as they are related to the ADHD.
What happens if ADHD goes untreated for too long?
If a person with ADHD does not receive help, they may have difficulty staying focused and maintaining relationships with other people. They may also experience frustration, low self-esteem, and certain other mental health conditions.