as a quick disclaimer this video is made for educational purposes only if you have further questions or concerns about adhd please consult with your doctor first with that said let's start i'm sure you've heard of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or adhd before it's a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention or hyperactivity that interferes with your functioning and development though adhd is most commonly diagnosed in childhood it can also affect adults unfortunately there's a significant lack of research into adults with adhd many scientists believe that since adhd is a developmental disorder it cannot
develop in adults without demonstrating any signs during their early childhood but signs and symptoms of adhd often persist into adolescence and adulthood according to the nhs by the age of 25 15 percent of those diagnosed will still present symptoms of those actually diagnosed 65 will have symptoms that affect their lives here are six signs and symptoms of adhd to look out for if you think it's affecting your life or the life of someone you know number one inattentiveness one of the hallmark signs of adhd is inattentiveness it goes beyond simply not being able to pay
attention it can also look like the inability to focus on a task finding it hard to pay attention to others or overlooking details though these symptoms can also be caused by stress pay special attention if you find your focus shifting often number two hyperfocus on the opposite side of the spectrum you can also experience hyperfocus with adhd a hyperfocus can cause a person with adhd to become so engrossed in a task that they forget about everything else going on around them it's important to differentiate between hyperfocus versus when you're in a state of flow flow
emerges from a state of deep concentration or engagement in something and being in flow produces a positive feeling like a sense of accomplishment hyperfocus on the other hand is a result of an inability to regulate your attention span with hyperfocus you can't always choose what you focus on you might be doing something important like homework or you could be hyper focused on scrolling endlessly through kylie jenner's instagram feed a hyper focus can lead to setbacks in your personal relationships with friends or partners or hurdles at work in school to help with this you could prioritize
your tasks and accomplish them one by one or ask your family and friends to text you at specific times to help you shift your focus onto more important tasks number three impulsivity do you speak out of turn or do you regularly get yourself into socially inappropriate situations do you rush through tasks these can all be signs of impulsivity in adhd it runs a lot deeper than just making split-second decisions adhd impulsivity can really disrupt your life and can potentially get you in trouble you might interrupt others during conversations making them less inclined to talk to
you again or you can act without much or any consideration of the possible consequences and this can land you in hot water number four disorganization we all have hectic lives but for someone with adhd things may feel a bit more chaotic than usual if you have adhd you may have trouble establishing order in your life and it can be difficult to keep everything in the right place an adult with adhd may struggle with these organization skills this can include problems keeping track of tasks and trouble prioritizing them in a logical manner number five mood swings
because this symptom is present in a lot of other disorders it's not an inherent sign of adhd but if you're someone with adhd you may experience mood swings or irritability there may be days you feel good and grounded and other days where you're in the emotional gutter you can try writing your emotions down which can help you keep track of your emotional patterns and prepare you for the next mood swing setting a schedule will help you establish a routine and avoid the possible stress from disorganization and number six lack of motivation does it seem like
you're doing everything at once but feel unmotivated to go about your tasks lack of motivation is a common symptom of adhd a lack of motivation combined with other symptoms like poor organizational skills is problematic when it comes to accomplishing tasks or being engaged at work there are many ways to help fight a lack of motivation though for example you could break down your chores into manageable tasks or write down your positive feelings you're experiencing throughout the day these techniques can help you find the motivation to finish your tasks do you think you might have adhd
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