Signs of ADHD in adults
ADHD may affect work, home life, relationships and wellbeing.
At work or in education
Struggling to prioritise, losing focus in meetings, difficulty finishing tasks or missing deadlines despite effort.
At home
Misplacing items, forgetting bills or appointments, struggling with household routines and becoming overwhelmed by competing tasks.
In relationships
Forgetfulness, interrupting or difficulty regulating attention during conversations can lead to misunderstandings.
Important context
These experiences are not unique to ADHD. An assessment considers their pattern, persistence and impact.
Common experiences
- Starting many tasks and finishing few
- Losing track of time or missing deadlines
- Difficulty planning and prioritising
- Restlessness, or feeling mentally overactive
- Strong emotional reactions or low tolerance for frustration
- Forgetting appointments, bills or belongings
What this does and does not mean
Having one or more of these experiences does not mean you have ADHD. A clinician looks at the full picture, including your history and other possible causes, before reaching any conclusion.
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