There are a range of: symptoms.Not everyone has them all,but here are some: not finishing tasks or projects started,difficulty remembering appointments,difficulty paying attention,especially when doing repetitive or boring work,easily distracted by noise around you.There are often other conditions along with the ADD that need to be addressed,so please speak to your doctor and they can properly evaluate you for this.
Answered 9/6/2015
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Add?: Organizational skills lagging behind, misplacing things, cannot finish tasks, feel overwhelmed, impulsive, easily frustrated, are few of daily struggles.
Answered 9/6/2015
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Variable: Distraction and forgetfulness can be a symptom of many conditions and the diagnosis of adult ADHD can be complex. Stress, sleep deprivation, medications and other mental health issues can appear to be ADHD like. This article may help you - print it and bring to your MD to start a healthy dialogue about your individual symptoms. http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/10-symptoms-adult-adhd
Answered 9/6/2015
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ADHD: Conventional symptoms include forgetfulness and excessive daydreaming, as well as an inability to sit still, or constant fidgeting. Some more adult specific symptoms might include trouble with organization, traffic accidents, marital trouble, distractibility, trouble listening to others, restlessness, lateness, anger, trouble relaxing, trouble prioritizing and trouble starting tasks.
Answered 4/21/2018
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Same as childhood: Adults usually have a history of ADHD as a child. Adult ADHD can be acquired due to a concussion or brain injury or from brain infection. The symptoms would be the same as in children, short attention span, easy distractibility, distractibility and difficulty sustaining focus on tasks.
Answered 4/25/2015
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