https://notes.io/w9khS Symptoms of Adult ADHD Adult ADHD can affect the work environment and personal relationships. You may feel like you're always behind the others, if you are unable to keep track of your appointments or recall the daily tasks. During the exam your doctor will use the clinical guidelines that are provided by the American Psychiatric Association, in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition. They will examine your symptoms and the history. 1. Inattention Everybody has a hard time paying attention at times. Adults face more serious issues that can affect their work, relationships and family. You may be late to meetings, miss deadlines, or struggle to keep up with important paperwork. You may also find it difficult to remember names and details from conversations. This is the most frequent form of ADHD, inattention ADHD. Often, inattentive ADHD symptoms go unrecognized throughout childhood, when parents and teachers often don't recognize the symptoms as being related to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When you're young, it's much easier to avoid the consequences of not completing tasks on time or becoming easily distracted. As an adult your ability to concentrate and stay organized is more important because of the demands of your daily life. Inattention ADHD symptoms can be subtle, which makes them difficult to spot. For instance, you could be unable to remember specific details in conversations with friends and coworkers or lose keys and other household items. A poor diet, fatigue that is excessive or drug-related side effects can affect your memory. Inattentive ADHD could also affect your personal and professional relationships as you will be confused by miscommunications and not follow through on commitments. Some people's inattentive ADHD may look like an inherited trait they've always had. After all who doesn't get distracted often? But if these issues create issues at work or in your relationships