Beyond the Classroom… Challenges Adults Face Each Fall: Parental Pressures, Adult ADD/ADHD and More

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Indexed  August 18, 2010

Whether or not you have children in the household, you will likely feel the effects of a new school term regardless. More traffic on the road often results in road rage ; stores are more crowded, which can challenge patience levels ; and advertisements bombard consumers with messages to “get organized”, which can cause anxiety in people already juggling multiple responsibilities . These additional stressors can turn even the most level-headed person into a nervous wreck, worrying about their children reaching for preconceived standards of success or evaluating personal goals and achievements as a result of the back-to-school frenzy . For an adult suffering from ADD / ADHD , the influx of new stimuli can be especially overwhelming , leading to increased stress levels, depression , and changes in sleep patterns—which can all become more serious health issues if not properly managed. Many adults were never taught proper ways of dealing with stress in childhood, and sometimes turn to unhealthy sources to cope when frustrated… leading to addictions , eating disorders , and other vices that can compromise well-being . See the complete post here