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ADHD is not only a childhood condition. Many adults live with it, sometimes without knowing it. In them, it often shows up as disorganisation, procrastination and inner restlessness. Here are the signs to look out for. Putting a name to these difficulties often changes a great deal.
ADHD often persists into adulthood. The symptoms take different forms, but difficulties with attention and organisation remain common. Many adults have developed strategies to compensate.
Our article ADHD in adults complements this advice.
Lateness, forgotten appointments, unpaid bills, papers left pending, difficulty managing one’s time: organising everyday life is often complicated. These difficulties are often a source of guilt.
To find out more, see ADHD and organisation.
Starting a task is difficult, especially when it is boring. Many adults with ADHD work under pressure. This way of functioning is exhausting over time.
The article ADHD and procrastination looks at this question in detail.
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Hyperactivity can become inner restlessness, a need to move, difficulty relaxing or staying still in meetings. It is often misunderstood by those around them.
This point is explained step by step in ADD in adults.
Impulsive purchases, hasty decisions, words that are later regretted, frequent changes of plans: impulsivity can have significant consequences. These consequences deserve to be taken seriously.
To go further, read our article ADHD and impulsivity.
ADHD can complicate working life and relationships: forgetfulness, lateness, conflicts, a feeling of not measuring up. Suitable support can help people get better organised.
To find out more, read ADHD and work then ADHD and couples.
If these difficulties are significant, have been present since childhood and get in the way of your life, talk to your doctor. A diagnosis in adulthood is possible. A late diagnosis is often a relief.
This topic is covered in our page Diagnosis of ADHD in adulthood.
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Yes, it often persists into adulthood. ADHD often persists.
Disorganisation, procrastination, inner restlessness and impulsivity. Disorganisation is common.
Yes, a diagnosis in adulthood is possible. An adult diagnosis is possible.
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