| Are you an adult and concerned that you have | | | | than one would expect given your intelligence? |
| attention deficit disorder (ADD)? | | | | 2) Do you have trouble completing the small things at |
| The first thing you should know is that you aren't alone. | | | | the end of a project when the main stuff is done? |
| According to World Health Organization estimates, 5% | | | | 3) Do you find yourself zoning out in the middle of |
| of adults have ADD. | | | | conversations? |
| You should know that the symptoms of attention | | | | 4) Do you drive somewhat aggressively or get lost |
| deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADD, | | | | while driving often? |
| ADHD) can be different in adults than in children. | | | | 5) Do you often lose things by accident? |
| Research indicates that many adults do not actually | | | | 6) Do you feel a sense of restlessness and a drive to |
| have hyperactivity but rather a sense of restlessness | | | | always be doing something new or different? |
| or need to constantly be doing something new. | | | | 7) Did or do you have trouble studying for classes? |
| Because most people associate hyperactivity with the | | | | If you are an adult with ADHD, you may have trouble |
| condition, this can lead to significant confusion. | | | | holding down a job. You may do very well at a position |
| The key questions to ask if you are an adult and want | | | | as long as it is interesting or new, but once the novelty |
| to know if you have ADHD are: | | | | has worn out, find it too boring. You may end up stuck |
| 1) Are you performing at a level significantly worse | | | | at a low level position below your capabilities. |