What it can look like
Symptoms of ADHD
Two main clusters
ADHD symptoms generally fall into two groups: inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. Most people experience a mix of both.
Inattention
This can look like trouble staying focused, losing track of details, forgetfulness, and difficulty finishing tasks. Distractions feel hard to ignore.
Hyperactivity & impulsivity
This can look like restlessness, fidgeting, talking a lot, interrupting, or acting without thinking. In adults it often becomes inner restlessness.
Time blindness
Many people with ADHD lose track of time and struggle to start or finish tasks. Deadlines can feel either invisible or suddenly overwhelming.
When it counts as ADHD
Symptoms must show up in more than one area of life and cause real difficulty. Everyone has these moments , with ADHD they're frequent and persistent.
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