Persistent difficulty paying attention
Frequently losing or misplacing things
Forgetting appointments, tasks, or deadlines
Trouble following through on instructions
Starting tasks but not finishing them
Being easily distracted
Making careless mistakes
Feeling restless or unable to sit still
Fidgeting often
Talking excessively
Interrupting others or blurting out answers
Trouble waiting your turn
Acting impulsively
Difficulty organizing tasks and activities
Chronic procrastination
Time management problems
Emotional impulsivity or quick frustration
Symptoms present since childhood
Symptoms affecting school, work, or daily life
Symptoms happening in more than one setting
A mental health professional confirms the diagnosis