Attention Deficit Disorder: Common Symptoms
You may have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) if you are experiencing any of these symptoms:
- Unable to stay focused for a long period of time
- Easily distracted by irrelevant sights and sounds
- Unable to pay attention to details
- Frequent careless mistakes
- Difficulty following instructions
- Frequently forgetting things needed to accomplish a task (pen, paper, books, etc.)
- Cannot finish a task, often going from one uncompleted task to another
- Excessive daydreaming and spaciness
- Inability to process information, mental confusion
- Hyperactivity
- A sense of always being “on the go”
- Incessant talking, touching whatever is in sight, dashing from one place to another
- Inability to sit still
- Fidgeting, squirming, tapping, wiggling
- Internal restlessness
- A need to continually stay busy
- A need to continuously multi-task
- Impulsivity
- Unable to control immediate reactions
- Unable to think before acting
- Blurting out, displaying emotions without restraint
- Acting without regard for future consequences
- Choosing things that have an immediate payoff or short-term reward
Diagnosis
Other psychiatric and chronic conditions can coexist with ADD/ADHD. In addition, ADD/ADHD can be symptoms of an underlying chronic condition. Treating the underlying condition may resolve ADD/ADHD symptoms. Therefore, a complete medical evaluation is essential in making an accurate diagnosis of ADD/ADHD.
The following self-test may help you determine if you have ADD/ADHD:
• Self-test — An ADD/ADHD self-test can be used in conjunction with a full medical evaluation in order to accurately diagnose ADD/ADHD. Take the test now.
Additional Information about Attention Deficit Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder Overview
- Common causes of attention deficit disorder
- Natural and alternative treatments for attention deficit disorder
- Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of attention deficit disorder
- Conventional or prescription medications used in the treatment of attention deficit disorder
- Cited Sources and Additional Reading for attention deficit disorder
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