The adult ADD and the depression often go hand in hand. In fact, research suggests that up to 25% of adults ADD also suffer from the depression. In spite of this, the aspect of depression of lack of concentration goes often untreated because people that one or the other put ‘t identify the symptoms like depression or blame in an erroneous way the symptoms of the depression on adult ADHD.

If you have Attention Deficit Disorder and have been feeling “down” for a period of time, you may also suffer from depression.

Common symptoms of depression include:
- A persistent sadness, “empty” mood or anxiousness that lasts every day for two or more weeks.
- Restlessness or irritability.
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities.
- Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.
- Changes in sleep patterns.
- Fatigue or lack of energy.
- Changes in appetite and weight.
- Feelings of guilt, hopelessness or worthlessness.
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.

You might feel sad or have frequent feelings of hopelessness or helplessness. You might have low self-worth, low energy levels, have trouble sleeping or sleep too much. You may feel that your life is somewhat lackluster – like a grey cloud persistently hangs over you.

Does this sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. More than 17 million people in the United States deal with depression every year.

There are many types of depression but regardless of the type, the cause of depression can often be found in changes in brain chemistry. Research data indicates that people suffering from depression have imbalances of neurotransmitters, specifically serotonin and norepinephrine. A deficiency in norepinephrine may contribute to the fatigue and depressed mood of the illness. A serotonin deficiency may cause the sleep problems, irritability, and anxiety associated with depression.

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