Am I Crazy? Signs of Adult ADHD Often Ignored

To get the help that’s needed, people need to know the signs to look out for as well as their treatment options. Without the proper care, adults with ADHD may find it difficult to remain gainfully employed and maintain healthy relationships.

Typical Signs of ADHD in Adults

The signs of ADHD can vary from one person to the other as they may range from being mild to severe. To make things more complicated, some signs can disappear entirely as you age. However, these are a few of the typical signs of ADHD.

A level of impulsiveness
Managing time poorly
Having problems organizing or prioritizing tasks
Having trouble focusing on a task
Being unable to multitask
Being excessively restless
An inability to plan
Low tolerance for frustration
Being unable to follow through with tasks that have been assigned
Having frequent mood swings
Having frequent flares in anger or a hot temper
Having trouble dealing with stress or stressful situations
Being unable to take care of physical needs
Feeling drawn to substances like drugs or alcohol as coping mechanisms
Chronic fatigue
Being unable to maintain close relationships

The main difference between ADHD and experiencing these signs every now and then is that they don’t go away. If you’re experiencing any of these signs, then it’s recommended that you talk to a mental health professional.

It doesn’t matter if they’re not bad enough to disrupt your daily life. There are helpful skills that adults with ADHD can use to ensure that they’re coping as well as possible.

UNcommon Signs of ADHD

4) Hyperfocus

We commonly think of ADHD as a disorder where people can’t focus, but sometimes people with ADHD experience hyperfocus instead. This is where they can focus on one thing for extended periods of time. It can be hard with folks with ADHD to switch from task to task so instead they have razor like focus on one thing. This can be an intense state of concentration where you lose track of time or miss other important information.