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10 signs you may have undiagnosed ADHD, from a psychiatrist
A psychiatrist has shared 10 signs of undiagnosed ADHD – a mental health disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems and can often go without being recognized until adulthood.
Popular social media psychiatrist Doctor Daniel Amen said that if you have two or more of the symptoms listed, then you should be thinking about the possibility of having ADHD. You should get in touch with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
Signs you may have undiagnosed ADHD
Psychiatrist Daniel Amen (@BrainMD on TikTok) shared a video last year with a list of 10 behaviors associated with ADHD. The doctor advised people who possess two or more of the listed characteristics to consider being checked for the condition.
Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior, as Mayo Clinic explains.
Symptoms of ADHD start in early childhood and continue into adulthood but in some cases,�ADHD�is not recognized or diagnosed until the person is older.
If you have a short attention span – but not for everything – only for regular, routine everyday things like schoolwork, homework, paperwork, and chores, this could be a sign of ADHD. Doctor Amen also lists having a short attention span when listening to the person you’ve been in a relationship for more than six months.
Do you get bored a lot? If you have ADHD, you may feel as though you get bored more easily than others, particularly when things aren’t challenging enough.
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Being chronically late is also a possible trait. Psych Central states that people with ADHD have to work a little bit harder than others to be on time, because common traits such as disorganization, inattentiveness, and difficulties with time perception (also called time blindness), can all conspire to make you late.
Do you tend to misplace things? Frequently losing things is one of the ADHD symptoms listed in the DSM (criteria for diagnosis of ADHD).
More mental behavior traits that could be ADHD
Poor organization and planning, procrastination, or waiting until the last minute to do things can also be a sign of the mental disorder. According to ADDitude Mag, poor time management is not the problem, rather procrastination stems from weak self-regulation of emotions and moods, which is a problem common in people with ADHD.
It can cause restlessness, so if you often feel fidgety or agitated, Doctor Amen suggests you may want to look more into this.
Adult�ADHD�can lead to unstable relationships, poor work or school performance, low self-esteem, and other problems.
Career performance is another aspect of your life that can be affected by symptoms. Do you find yourself changing jobs frequently?
If you find yourself falling in and out of love a lot, this could be a result of common traits that enhance emotions and intensify feelings for other people.
People with ADHD often struggle with following directions because the disorder causes a problem with executive function. Psychiatrist Daniel Amen says that feeling like you are anywhere near reaching your potential is the final point on his list of possible behaviors.
Daniel Gregory Amen is an American celebrity doctor who practices as a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist.
