Other conditions that can accompany ADHD
Very often, and especially as one gets older, other conditions can exist along with ADHD, requiring additional treatment. Some conditions that may coexist with ADHD are:
Mood disorders: Includes depression and bipolar disorders. Both disorders feature "down" and sad moods with a lack of interest in daily activities, while bipolar disorder also includes extreme sharp swings "up" in mood and an inappropriate lack of inhibition.
Substance abuse: Though a frequent occurrence among people with mood disorders and ADHD, studies have shown that receiving treatment for mood disorders and ADHD, if caught early enough, can help prevent substance abuse.
Anxiety disorders: Including phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorders, and generalized anxiety, these disorders often feature excessive fear and/or worry.
Behavioral and learning disorders: Including Conduct Disorder (CD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and dyslexia. Associated features include low self-esteem and poor social skills.
