Persistent trouble paying attention to details or making careless mistakes
Frequent difficulty staying focused on tasks, reading, or conversations
Often seeming not to listen when spoken to directly
Starting tasks but not finishing them
Being easily distracted by unrelated thoughts or outside stimuli
Forgetting appointments, deadlines, or daily responsibilities
Losing items needed for tasks, such as keys, phone, or paperwork
Difficulty organizing tasks, activities, or belongings
Avoiding or delaying tasks that require sustained mental effort
Restlessness, fidgeting, or feeling unable to sit still
Feeling internally “driven” or constantly on the go
Talking excessively or interrupting others
Difficulty waiting your turn
Impulsively making decisions or acting without thinking
Symptoms present in more than one setting, such as work, school, and home
Symptoms causing problems in daily life, relationships, or performance
Symptoms starting in childhood, even if not recognized until later
Considering other possible causes such as stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, or substance use
Getting evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis