14/12/23

ADHD in Adults: How it's Impacting Your Daily Life 👀

Creator: The Mini ADHD Coach

Topics Covered:

The impact of ADHD on work:

Difficulty focusing, managing time, and organising workloads can lead to missed deadlines, poor quality work, and project completion challenges.

The "constant hobby change" phenomenon:

Novelty-seeking and hyperfocus can lead to intense, short-lived interests and struggles with boredom.

The mixed experience of grocery shopping:

Some find it stimulating, while others struggle with focus, organisation, and decision-making in that environment.

The potential impact of ADHD on driving:

Attention, impulse control, and decision-making challenges can increase accident risks for some individuals.

The time management struggles:

Prioritisation, time estimation, and following through on plans can be difficult for people with ADHD, leading to missed deadlines and inefficiencies.

The financial management challenges:

Organization, planning, and impulse control can make it difficult to keep track of bills, budget, and avoid impulsive spending.

Sources:

Barkley, R. A. (2010). Taking Charge of Adult ADHD. New York: Guilford Press.

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (2021). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

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