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Understanding ADHD in Adults

Understanding ADHD in Adults

Understanding ADHD in Adults

Understanding ADHD in Adults

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects how people think, feel, and behave.

If you have ADHD, you might find yourself constantly fidgeting, feeling restless, acting on impulse, or getting frustrated easily. On the other hand, focusing on tasks can be a challenge—you may feel distracted, forgetful, or like your mind is always drifting elsewhere.

Everyone experiences ADHD differently, so if any of this sounds familiar, know that you're not alone.

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How common is
ADHD in adults?

How common is
ADHD in adults?

How common is ADHD in adults?

ADHD is often seen as a childhood condition, but it frequently continues into adulthood, presenting its own unique challenges.

While exact numbers vary, it’s estimated that ADHD affects between 1% and 5% of adults.

For many adults, ADHD can make it difficult to focus, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively. The symptoms may look different from those seen in children, but they can still have a significant impact on daily life.

ADHD is often seen as a childhood condition, but it frequently continues into adulthood, presenting its own unique challenges. While exact numbers vary, it’s estimated that ADHD affects between 1% and 5% of adults.For many adults, ADHD can make it difficult to focus, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively. The symptoms may look different from those seen in children, but they can still have a significant impact on daily life.

ADHD is often seen as a childhood condition, but it frequently continues into adulthood, presenting its own unique challenges. While exact numbers vary, it’s estimated that ADHD affects between 1% and 5% of adults.

For many adults, ADHD can make it difficult to focus, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively. The symptoms may look different from those seen in children, but they can still have a significant impact on daily life.

ADHD is often seen as a childhood condition, but it frequently continues into adulthood, presenting its own unique challenges. While exact numbers vary, it’s estimated that ADHD affects between 1% and 5% of adults.

For many adults, ADHD can make it difficult to focus, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively. The symptoms may look different from those seen in children, but they can still have a significant impact on daily life.

ADHD symptoms in Adults

ADHD symptoms in Adults

ADHD symptoms in Adults

Workplace symptoms

Struggling to focus and frequently switching between tasks

Difficulty staying organised and prioritising work

Missing deadlines and forgetting responsibilities

Behavioural symptoms

Feeling restless and struggling to stay still for long periods

Making impulsive decisions, sometimes leading to poor judgement

Finding it hard to maintain conversations

Relationship symptoms

Challenges in managing emotions and maintaining stability

Difficulty sustaining long-term relationships

Frequent mood swings and emotional outbursts

The 3 different types of ADHD

The 3 different types
of ADHD

Inattentive type

Difficulty focusing
Disorganisation
Forgetfulness

Inattentive type


Difficulty focusing
Disorganisation
Forgetfulness

Combined type


A mix of inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms

Combined type


A mix of inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms

Hyperactive-impulsive type


Restlessness
Interrupting
Acting without thinking

Hyperactive-impulsive type


Restlessness
Interrupting
Acting without thinking

How does ADHD
differ in Women?

ADHD in women is often missed or misunderstood, as it can appear differently than in men.

Men and boys are more often seen as hyperactive or impulsive, making their ADHD easier to spot.

Women, however, are likely to quietly struggle with focus, intense emotions, anxiety, or low self-esteem, without recognition or help.

ADHD in women is often missed or misunderstood, as it can appear differently than in men. Men and boys are more often seen as hyperactive or impulsive, making their ADHD easier to spot.

Women, however, are likely to quietly struggle with focus, intense emotions, anxiety, or low self-esteem, without recognition or help.

ADHD in women is often missed or misunderstood, as it can appear differently than in men. Men and boys are more often seen as hyperactive or impulsive, making their ADHD easier to spot.

Women, however, are likely to quietly struggle with focus, intense emotions, anxiety, or low self-esteem, without recognition or help.

Many Women with ADHD
Woman with ADHD often experience
Woman with ADHD often experience
Woman with ADHD often experience

Struggle with chronic disorganisation and forgetfulness

Feel overwhelmed by day-to-day responsibilities

Experience emotional sensitivity and mood swings

Mask their symptoms through perfectionism or people-pleasing

Are often misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression

These differences mean that many women aren’t diagnosed until adulthood - often after a child receives an ADHD diagnosis or during life transitions like university, parenthood, or career changes.


Understanding these unique patterns is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective support.

Without diagnosis and treatment, ADHD can lead to difficulties in both professional and personal life. Identifying the symptoms and seeking support can make a significant difference in overall wellbeing.

Without diagnosis and treatment, ADHD can lead to difficulties in both professional and personal life. Identifying the symptoms and seeking support can make a significant difference in overall wellbeing.

Without diagnosis and treatment, ADHD can lead to difficulties in both professional and personal life. Identifying the symptoms and seeking support can make a significant difference in overall wellbeing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does mild ADHD look like?

Is ADHD a form of autism?

How does alcohol affect ADHD?

Do I have ADHD or anxiety?

What type of disorder is ADHD?

Could I have ADHD? What are the symptoms?

Frequently asked questions

What does mild ADHD look like?

Is ADHD a form of autism?

How does alcohol affect ADHD?

Do I have ADHD or anxiety?

What type of disorder is ADHD?

Could I have ADHD? What are the symptoms?

Frequently asked questions

What does mild ADHD look like?

Is ADHD a form of autism?

How does alcohol affect ADHD?

Do I have ADHD or anxiety?

What type of disorder is ADHD?

Could I have ADHD? What are the symptoms?

Frequently asked questions

What does mild ADHD look like?

Is ADHD a form of autism?

How does alcohol affect ADHD?

Do I have ADHD or anxiety?

What type of disorder is ADHD?

Could I have ADHD? What are the symptoms?