What are the symptoms of ADHD?
Symptoms of inattention
People with ADHD may experience:
- Difficulty staying focused, for example, when filling in a form
- Difficulty keeping to deadlines
- Forgetfulness, for example, paying bills, returning phone calls or going to appointments
Losing things regularly, such as keys or wallet- Getting easily distracted
- Making careless mistakes at work or during other activities
- Difficulty keeping things organised and tidy
Symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity
People with ADHD may experience:
- Difficulty sitting still
- Feeling restless or impatient
- Being talkative or often interrupting conversations
- Intruding into, or taking over, what others are doing
- Acting quickly without thinking, such as darting into the street without looking
- Some people with ADHD show all these symptoms, while others show only some, and ADHD symptoms may also change as people get older.
Presentations of ADHD
There are three different presentations of ADHD:
- Mostly inattentive type – individuals have mainly symptoms of inattention
- Mostly hyperactive/impulsive type – individuals have mainly symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity
- Combined type – individuals have symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/ impulsivity in more-or-less equal amounts
Useful Links
Patient support organisations
- ADHD Foundation – Adults – https://adhdfoundation.org.uk/
- ADHD Solutions – https://www.adhdsolutions.org/
- The National Attention Deficit Information and Support Service (ADDISS) – https://www.addiss.co.uk
- Scottish ADHD coalition – https://www.scottishadhdcoalition.org
Professional organisations
- UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN) – https://www.ukaan.org
- National Health Service – Overview ADHD – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/
- Royal College of Psychiatrists – ADHD in adults – https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/adhd-in-adults
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline NG87 – Information for the public – https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng87/informationforpublic
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