Do Not Let ADHD Drag You Down, Get Relief from Dr. Darvin Hege in Atlanta

Although many people think of ADHD as a disorder that causes children to run wild in school, Atlanta ADHD specialist, Dr. Darvin Hege disagrees. He knows that the reality is ADHD affects 4.4% of adults too. Adults are affected by the same symptoms as children, the main ones being inattention, distractibility and impulsivity. Typically, these symptoms are present during childhood, but are not problematic or even predominant until adulthood.

This is because there are many factors that can trigger ADHD in our lives. The more complicated our lives get the more me march on into adulthood, the more stressful our lives get the more overwhelming average day to day activities can be for ADHD sufferers. These increasing number of burdens include marriage, family, jobs, and finances. These could hinder your brain and make you experience any number of the following symptoms: a feeling of being overwhelmed, depression, anxiety, and constant stress.

Due to the fact that many of the symptoms of ADHD overlap other disorders regularly, diagnosing this condition can often be very challenging. That being said, Dr. Hege is one of the most experienced ADHD specialists in Atlanta and prides himself on never giving up on a patient, no matter how difficult the case.

The adult version of ADHD typically has a higher focus on inattentiveness instead of hyperactivity so medication is the predominant treatment suggested. There are several types of medications for ADHD including long acting ones, and of course Dr. Hege has extensive experience diagnosing and treating ADHD with one of the best choice medications. As an Atlanta psychiatrist who focuses on ADHD, Dr. Hege is very familiar with the side effects that can occur with these medications and enjoys seeing the patients get better when the correct dose and timing of the dose is discovered. Additionally psychotherapy may be suggested to help resolve some of the psychological and social consequences of the disorder.

Dr. Hege offers evening and weekend office hours and affordable self-pay fees-guaranteeing you privacy and discretion. Call us at 770-458-0007, between 9 AM to 8 PM Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Saturdays, and 9 AM to 1 PM Sundays for same-day evening and weekend appointments offered at competitive rates. He does not accept Medicare and is local to Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and Roswell.