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ADHD isn't a simple disorder; here are some symptoms that can be surprising.

Oct 18, 2016

10 Symptoms of ADHD That You Might Think Aren't

Their are a lot of misconceptions surrounding ADHD; the most common is that the only symptoms are being hyper, easily distracted, and forgetful. But it's much more than that. Here are 10 symptoms that most don't think are associated with ADHD.

1. Constantly bouncing and pacing

No matter how tired I am, 9/10 I will be bouncing my leg or tapping my fingers. I also tend to pace or go in circles.

2. No concept of time

You know the saying "Time flies when you're having fun?" Well, it doesn't matter for me. My sense of time is horrific. I'm always showing up ridiculously early. When I think an hour has passed, three actually have.

3. Forgetting to do basic things, like eat and sleep

This links back to number two; I can get so caught up in activities or life or nothing at all, that suddenly I've been up for 24 hours. Oh and I also haven't eaten.

4. Poor impulse control

If you didn't know I have ADHD, you'd think I was a hoarder. If I see anything that remotely catches my eye...well lets just say my bank account frequently weeps.

5. Panic due to sensory overload

Imagine you're brain like a web browser. People without ADHD don't have much trouble with keeping only one window open. People with ADHD are like an early 90's browser; there is no way to stop the popups and the only way to fix it is to shut down all systems.

6. Unpredictable mood swings

My moods can swing more that a kid on a playground swing. I've gone from happy to angry in under a second because I can't find my hair tie.

7. Forgets topic mid-conversation

Dad: Hey how was your day?

Me: Great! I got a lot of work done.

Dad: That's good. What do -

Me: I really like her.

Dad: What? You like who?

Me: Oh, my new doctor! She's great!

Dad: "FACEPALM"

8. Gets so into an activity that I don't hear anything around me

(Me, working on homework)

Mom: Alex, can you come here?

Me:

Mom: Alex, come here please!

Me:

Mom: Alex, what are you doing?

(Comes into my room to find me working on homework)

9. Not able to stop talking

If I say "Don't get me started!", I REALLY REALLY MEAN DON'T! Certain topics will get me going so long, your grand-kids will get married before I'm done

10. Becomes so obsessed with something because it's not difficult

Single suit Spider Solitaire

Trivia games

Crossword puzzles

YouTube videos

Why do I constantly do these activites? Cause they please my brain and don't stress it out.

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