How to Know You Have ADD?

Frequent trouble paying attention to details

Easily distracted by sights, sounds, or thoughts

Often forgetful in daily tasks

Frequently losing items like keys, phone, or paperwork

Difficulty following instructions or finishing tasks

Trouble organizing tasks, time, or belongings

Procrastinating or avoiding tasks that require sustained focus

Frequently making careless mistakes

Feeling restless or unable to sit still

Interrupting others or talking excessively

Difficulty waiting your turn

Often switching from one task to another without finishing

Missing appointments, deadlines, or responsibilities

Struggling to listen when spoken to directly

Daydreaming or seeming not to be paying attention

Problems with time management

Feeling overwhelmed by routine tasks

Symptoms present in more than one setting

Symptoms causing problems at work, school, or home

Symptoms starting in childhood and continuing over time

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