ADHD in Adults Identity Life Course and Spiritual

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ADHD in Adults: Identity, Life Course and Spiritual Impact Tom Okamoto, MD Yorba Linda

ADHD in Adults: Identity, Life Course and Spiritual Impact Tom Okamoto, MD Yorba Linda Friends , September 28, 2019

 I’m fine I have made it this far I have problems, but who

I’m fine I have made it this far I have problems, but who doesn’t? Why ADHD? I don’t want to see a doctor or counselor I don’t want to take pills God made me this way Medicines are unnatural for my body I’m afraid it will change who I am

§ Difficulty with concentration § Trouble with sustained attention Symptoms of ADHD in Adults

§ Difficulty with concentration § Trouble with sustained attention Symptoms of ADHD in Adults § Disorganization § Difficulty completing projects § Difficulty listening § Difficulty remembering § Poor stress tolerance § Easily frustrated

 Depression Anxiety Irritability Associated symptoms of ADHD Forgetfulness Social anxiety Dreading tasks Difficulty

Depression Anxiety Irritability Associated symptoms of ADHD Forgetfulness Social anxiety Dreading tasks Difficulty reading Difficulty writing long pieces (essays, long letters, forms) Difficulty watching movies

Associated risks of ADHD Depression Anxiety Disorders Mood Disorders including Bipolar Disorder Substance Use

Associated risks of ADHD Depression Anxiety Disorders Mood Disorders including Bipolar Disorder Substance Use disorders

 School Common Life Course Issues in Adult ADHD Career Relationships Marriage Driving Accidents

School Common Life Course Issues in Adult ADHD Career Relationships Marriage Driving Accidents

 Importance of Executive Functioning Identity Issues with Adult ADHD Need for Sustained Attention

Importance of Executive Functioning Identity Issues with Adult ADHD Need for Sustained Attention and Focus Concepts of mindfulness Concepts of Self-Reflection Ability to build and organize memories, time and narrative Concept of a stable self

 Relationships Self and Other concepts Prayer Spiritual Struggles in Adult ADHD Meditation Bible

Relationships Self and Other concepts Prayer Spiritual Struggles in Adult ADHD Meditation Bible reading, study Memory and narrative, Learning and remembering relational experience Trials, building and organizing for spiritual growth Loving, including knowing, remembering others

 We’re not fine I’m fine I have made it this far I have

We’re not fine I’m fine I have made it this far I have problems, but who doesn’t? Why ADHD? I don’t want to see a doctor or counselor God is redemptive, God wants our growth and wellbeing Problems resolved reveal God’s glory Pride I don’t want to take pills Our bodies are God’s God made me this way We and our bodies are fallen Medicines are unnatural for my body Medicines can be used by God I’m afraid it will change who I am Healing reveals more of who God created you to be