https://milsaver.com/members/deadsphynx1/activity/890903/ ADHD Symptoms Adults May Experience Are you often prone to forgetting important things such as losing your keys or wallet, or are you having difficulty staying organized? You could be suffering from ADHD. Your doctor will employ the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5) criteria to establish a diagnosis. The symptoms have been present for at least 6 months and are inappropriate for your developmental level. 1. Attention! Many people with ADHD struggle to stay on track whether at work or in school. This can result in unfinished projects, incomplete tasks at work or chores, forgotten appointments and a general sense of disorganization. These challenges can cause difficulties in relationships with friends and family. Adults with inattentive ADHD often have trouble concentrating during conversations or lectures, and reading lengthy documents. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association, adults with inattention ADHD struggle to concentrate during lectures or conversations and reading long documents. They may miss important details and frequently make mistakes at work. Inattentive ADHD sufferers may be unable to remain still for long periods of time and might need to chew gum and tap their feet, or pace during meetings. Inattentional ADHD can be misdiagnosed as a health issue such as depression, anxiety, or physical illnesses like stress. This may result in people not being referred for an ADHD evaluation or having their problems misinterpreted as a result of another problem. In addition to inattention, some adults with ADHD might also have hyperactive-impulsive symptoms or a combination of both. This could include difficulty being unable to sit still, experiencing a sense of restlessness and interrupting others, and doing things on impulse without considering the