Symptoms of adult ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects about 5 percent of children, and about half of them will carry those symptoms into adulthood, says the
American Psychiatric Association. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that numbers are even higher in smaller community samples. On top of that, many adults with ADHD have never been diagnosed.
Untreated ADHD can cause numerous mental and physical problems that can put a strain on relationships and cause difficulties in many aspects of everyday life. It’s important to recognize the
signs of adult ADHD so you can get proper treatment. Keep reading to learn about the symptoms.
1. Lack of focus
Possibly the most telltale sign of ADHD, “lack of focus” goes beyond trouble paying
attention. It means being easily distracted, finding it hard to listen to others in a conversation, overlooking details, and not completing tasks or projects. The flip side to that is hyperfocus (see below).
2. Hyperfocus
While people with ADHD are often easily distractible, they may also have something called
hyperfocus. A person with ADHD can get so engrossed in something that they can become unaware of anything else around them. This kind of focus makes it easier to lose track of time and ignore those around you. This can lead to relationship misunderstandings.
3. Disorganization
Life can seem chaotic for everyone at times, but someone with ADHD typically has a more hectic life experience on a regular basis. This can make it difficult to keep everything in its right place. An adult with ADHD may struggle with these
organizational skills. This can include problems keeping track of tasks and trouble prioritizing them in a logical manner.
4. Time management problems
This issue goes hand-in-hand with disorganization. Adults with ADHD often have trouble using their time
effectively. They may procrastinate on important tasks, show up late for important events, or ignore assignments they consider boring. They may have trouble focusing on the future or the past — the “now” is often more top-of-mind for them.
5. Forgetfulness
It’s human to forget things occasionally, but for someone with ADHD,
forgetfulness is a part of everyday life. This can include routinely forgetting where you’ve put something or what important dates you need to keep.
Sometimes forgetfulness can be annoying but unimportant; other times, it can be serious. The bottom line is that forgetfulness can be damaging to careers and relationships because it can be confused with carelessness or lack of intelligence.
6. Impulsivity
Impulsiveness in someone with ADHD can manifest in several ways:
- interrupting others during conversation
- being socially inappropriate
- rushing through tasks
- acting without much consideration to the consequences
A person’s shopping habits are often a good indication of ADHD. Impulse buying, especially on items the person can’t afford, is a common symptom of adult ADHD.
7. Emotional problems
Life with ADHD can seem chaotic, as though your
emotions are constantly in flux. You can easily become bored and go looking for excitement on a whim. Small frustrations can seem intolerable or bring on
depression and
mood swings.
Untreated emotional problems can add complications to personal and professional relationships.
8. Poor self-image
Adults with ADHD are often hypercritical of themselves, which can lead to a poor
self-image. This is due in part to their inability to concentrate, as well as other symptoms that may cause problems in school, work, or relationships.
Adults with ADHD may view these difficulties as personal failures or underachievement, which can cause them to see themselves in a negative light.
9. Lack of motivation
While you might be open to doing everything at once, you also may feel unmotivated. This is a problem commonly seen in children with ADHD, who often can’t focus on schoolwork. It can also happen with adults.
Coupled with procrastination and poor organizational skills, this problem can make it difficult for an adult with ADHD to finish a project because they can’t focus for long periods of time.
10. Restlessness and anxiety
As an adult with ADHD, you may feel like your motor won’t shut off. Your yearning to keep moving and doing things can lead to frustration when you can’t do something immediately. This leads to
restlessness, which can lead to frustration and anxiety.
Anxiety is a very common symptom of adult ADHD, as the mind tends to replay worrisome events repeatedly.
As with children, physical signs of restlessness and anxiety in adults can include fidgeting. They may move around frequently — tapping their hands or feet, shifting in their seat, or being unable to sit still.
11. Fatigue
Although this may sound surprising given that restlessness is also a symptom,
fatigue is a problem for many adults with ADHD. There could be several reasons for this. It may be due to hyperactivity or
sleep problems that can come with ADHD. Or it could be due to the constant effort to focus required by adults with ADHD. Or it could be a side effect of ADHD
medications.
Whatever the cause, fatigue can make attention difficulties even worse.
Mulla on ikioma puuverstas omakotitalon yhteydessä. Sinä varmasti uskot, miksi mun täytyy tärkeimmät sahaukset varmistaa vaimolta tai teiniltä. Virheitä tulee tehtyä niin paljon ettei missään ole mitään järkeä. Niin kauan kuin puutavaraa riittää ei virheillä ole mitään väliä. En enää väsyneenä/nälkäisenä edes yritä saada mitään aikaan. Olen karsinut kaikki sähköllä pyörivät terät tai muut sormien viejät minimiin. Tiedän sen itse, että en ole aina läsnä kun terä pyörii ja ne sormet, vaikka saadaan liimattua takaisin, ne ei ole ne samat sormet enää. Jonkin verran olen työkaluja hankkinut virheitä silmälläpitäen. Esim. sahaan 10 lautaa 1115mm pituisiksi; tämän operaation jälkeen tarvii 3:sta laudasta ottaa 2mm pois ja 2 lautaa sahata uudestaan, kun sahasin liian lyhyeksi.
