https://www.openlearning.com/u/jochumsenbjerre-sofz12/blog/10ThingsWeHateAboutSymptomsOfAdhdInAdultWomen ADHD Symptoms Adults May Experience Are you struggling to stay well-organized, forgetting important tasks or you frequently lose your keys or wallet? You could have ADHD. Your health care provider will use the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5) criteria to establish an assessment. Symptoms have been present for a minimum of 6 months and are inappropriate for your level of development. 1. Attention Many people with ADHD struggle to stay on track, whether at school or at work. This can result in unfinished classwork, work projects or chores left unfinished, forgotten appointments and an overall feeling of disorganization. These challenges can cause problems in relationships with family and friends. Inattention symptoms are usually less obvious in adults, however they can be painful. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association, adults who suffer from inattention ADHD are unable to concentrate during lectures or conversations and also reading lengthy documents. They may miss important details and frequently make careless mistakes in their work. Inattentive ADHD sufferers may not be able to sit still for long periods of time. They might need to chew gum or tap their feet to pace during meetings. Inattentive ADHD may be misdiagnosed as other health problems such as depression, anxiety or physical ailments like stress. This could mean that people fail to get referred for an ADHD assessment or are misinformed about their symptoms with a different issue, which could mean they are never treated. In addition to inattention, some adults with ADHD might also have hyperactive-impulsive symptoms or a combination of both. This could include difficulty staying still, being restless and interrupting others, and engaging in im