Test Yourself for ADHD
- I find it difficult to follow through and complete projects by a deadline.
- My estimate of how long it takes to do a task or to get somewhere is often way off what I presumed.
- I am easily distracted and lose focus by sights, sounds, and emotions or random thoughts
- I have difficulty blocking out distractions in noisy, open-concept workspaces.
- It is easy for me to empathize with perspectives different from my own.
- Is blurting, saying what’s on your mind without thinking, an issue for you?
- Do you find big-pictures more interesting than details?
- Do you drift off and daydream frequently?
- Do you often find it hard to concentrate or get bored easily?
- Can you focus so deeply, that you don’t notice anything or anybody else?
- Is it hard to go through established channels and follow proper procedure?
- Do you often act impulsively and react quickly, without properly reflecting?
- I am prone to leave tasks incomplete because I jump to something I forgot to do earlier.
- I am prone to do things spur of the moment according to my mood.
- I like structure but have difficulty creating it.
- I often go through my day without a plan, simply reacting to what's in front of me.
- I know what I need to do but have trouble getting started on the task.
- I am persistent to the point of being stubborn.
- My imagination is vivid and active.
- I often take on new tasks instead of completing the ones I started
- Are you impatient: do you hate queues and drive fast?
If your answer is yes to most of these questions, then you are highly likely ADHD.
Don’t despair; you are in good company, and welcome aboard the ADHD Express
Learning as much as you can about ADHD really helps.
Focus on the powerful positive traits of ADHD and learn to manage the challenges
Please note: This self-test is for personal educational purposes only. To get a medical diagnosis, you will need to see a psychiatrist, psychologist or similar specialist experienced in testing adults for ADHD.