ADHD Symptoms

The symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity in adults differ, sometimes greatly, from those seen in children. Here is how the three subtypes of ADHD (hyperactivity, impulsiveness and inattentiveness) manifest in adults:

Hyperactivity

Inability to relax

Restlessness, nervous energy

Talking excessively

Impulsiveness

Volatile moods

Blurting out rude or insulting remarks

Interrupting others

Inattentiveness

Tuning out unintentionally

Inability to focus on mundane tasks

Constantly losing and forgetting things

Source: www.helpguide.org