Common Symptoms of ADHD in Adults
• Trouble staying focused on tasks or conversations.
• Easily distracted by external stimuli or unrelated thoughts.
• Difficulty organizing and prioritizing tasks, leading to missed deadlines.
• Acting without thinking, which may include interrupting conversations or making impulsive decisions.
• Difficulty waiting in lines or for one’s turn.
• Engaging in risky behaviors without considering consequences.
• Chronic lateness and difficulty meeting deadlines.
• Underestimating how long tasks will take to complete.
• Struggling to manage schedules and maintain consistency in routines.
• Difficulty managing emotions, leading to frequent frustration, irritability, or mood swings.
• Feeling overwhelmed by stress or criticism.
• Low frustration tolerance and difficulty staying calm in challenging situations.
• A feeling of restlessness or an inability to relax.
• Difficulty sitting still for extended periods.
• May exhibit "hyperactive thoughts" or mental overactivity rather than physical hyperactivity.
• Frequently misplacing items like keys or phones.
• Forgetting appointments, commitments, or important deadlines.
• Difficulty following through on plans or instructions.
• Struggling with feelings of underachievement despite effort.
• Difficulty starting or completing tasks, often putting them off until the last minute.