The hyperactivity that can come with ADHD fades further with age. However,
the symptoms of ADHD in adulthood still have a significant impact on a
person’s life and relationships, both at work and at home.
Common symptoms and behaviours of ADHD in adults:
- Unable to pay attention for a period of time
- Easily distracted by things around you
- Unable to pay close attention to details
- Over-focusing and being unable to refocus your
attention
- Making careless mistakes
- Poor time management
- Messy and disorganized
- Forgetting or struggling to complete tasks
- Frequently losing keys, wallet, sunglasses, cell phone,
etc.
- Difficulty managing finances
- Fidgeting, finger drumming, leg shaking, etc.
- A feeling of internal restlessness
- Feeling that your mind is racing
- Talking too much or at inappropriate times
- Interrupting or blurting out things
- Problems with driving (speeding tickets, serious accidents,
license revoked)
- Frequent accidents/injuries, due to recklessness or not
paying attention (e.g., while playing sports)
- Making impulsive decisions (quit job, max out credit cards)
- High-risk activities (abuse drugs and alcohol, risky sex)
- Low self-esteem, feelings of underachievement
- Relationship issues, difficult social interaction, trouble
seeing effect on others