Adult ADHD. More than difficulty concentrating.

What is ADHD in adulthood?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition. Difficulties begin in childhood, although some people are assessed for the first time as adults. A later diagnosis does not mean the condition appeared suddenly.

In adulthood, obvious physical hyperactivity may become internal restlessness. Responsibilities such as bills, work and family life can make previously compensated difficulties more noticeable.

What can it look like in daily life?

• Starting many tasks but struggling to finish the important ones.
• Missing deadlines or misplacing essentials despite repeated attempts to organise.
• Underestimating how long a task will take and relying on last-minute pressure.
• Interrupting, responding quickly or making decisions without enough pause.

These experiences alone do not establish a diagnosis. We look at their persistence, the situations in which they occur and their practical impact on your life.

Why does assessment need the whole picture?

Problems with concentration may also relate to anxiety, depression, insufficient sleep, substance use or other factors. More than one condition can be present. The clinical conversation considers developmental and psychiatric history, current functioning and alternative explanations.

Questionnaires can help organise information. A high score or an online video cannot confirm ADHD.

What happens after an assessment?

The aim is a clear explanation and a workable plan. If ADHD is diagnosed, options may include education about the condition, practical adjustments, psychological support and medication when appropriate. Follow-up is tailored to your priorities and response.

If another explanation fits better, that is also a useful result: care can address the actual source of your difficulties.

Appointments in Greece and online

Georgios Mylonas is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a clinical focus on adult ADHD. Appointments are available in Trikala and online, in Greek and English. Diagnostic assessment usually takes two appointments; a more complex history may require additional sessions.

ADHD and attention difficulties: are they the same?

ADHD is the English abbreviation for the condition called ΔΕΠΥ in Greek. Attention difficulties describe an experience, rather than establishing a diagnosis. ADD is sometimes used informally for a predominantly inattentive presentation. Assessment explores the full pattern, whichever term you use.

Explore adult ADHD symptoms or the assessment process to choose a useful next step.

Find the information that fits your question

• Recognising difficulties: symptoms in everyday life.
• Interpreting a screening result: ASRS, DIVA-5 and their limits.
• Seeking an assessment: process and preparation.
• Living with a diagnosis: treatment and follow-up.
• Living outside Greece: information for Greek speakers abroad.

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