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
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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 or does
someone you know think they could have
adhd
do you think these signs will help you
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