ADHD Symptoms in Adults: What to Watch For (NHS-Based Guide)

You know those moments when you walk into a room and forget why you're there? Or when you start tidying up but end up alphabetising your spice rack instead? For most people, it's an occasional thing. For some adults with ADHD, it’s just Tuesday.

ADHD in adults isn’t just about being a bit forgetful or occasionally late. It can affect everything from how you manage your time to how you handle relationships. According to the NHS, symptoms in adults can include:

Trouble focusing and finishing tasks

Being easily distracted (squirrel!)

Forgetting things or losing stuff all the time

Difficulty staying organised

Impulsivity, like saying things you didn’t mean to blurt out

Mood swings or feeling overwhelmed easily

If you read that list and thought, "Wait, that's just me on a normal day!" you're not alone. But when these traits are consistent and disrupt your daily life, it's worth looking into. The NHS has resources and pathways to help you figure out if it’s more than just modern life chaos.