10 behaviours of adults with ADHD

It's not always obvious, but ADHD can manifest in various ways in adults. Here are 10 common indicators of ADHD in adults. Do any of these resonate with you?

◽Impulsive Behaviour: Making risky decisions or doing something on a "whim."

◽Addiction: Drug, gambling, or other risky behaviour addictions.

◽Inability to Stay Focused: Trouble concentrating and making routine errors.

◽Nicotine Dependence: 41% of adults with ADHD smoke.

◽Restlessness: Not being able to "relax" on vacation or "sit back and watch" a movie.

◽Daydreaming: Daydreaming during a meeting, lecture, or conversation.

◽Losing Things All The Time: Frequently "forgetting" or "losing" things due to inattention.

◽You Have a Child with ADHD: Many parents learn they have ADHD after their kids are diagnosed.

◽Being Diagnosed with ADHD as a Child: Most kids with ADHD will continue to cope with it to a greater or lesser degree throughout their whole lives.

◽Trouble Maintaining Relationships: The divorce rate among couples touched by ADHD is as much as twice that of the general population.

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