ADHD can happen in adults and it might present differently than you think.
As such, a large percentage of adults have presented with undiagnosed ADHD in recent years.
When left untreated, symptoms associated with ADHD can beharmful to both a persons physical and mental well-being.
Experts spoke with HuffPost on a fewhabits that may covertly be because of ADHD.
You repeatedly lose things.
You neglect other activities or your needs when youre focused on a task.
You may also struggle with forgetfulness and leave tasks unfinished.
I am forgetful about most things in my life.
I have to write everything down, she said.
Regularly fluctuating betweenfeeling overstimulated or understimulatedby your environment can be a sign that you have ADHD.
You have a habit of struggling to connect with partners in your relationship.
A person with ADHD may notice certain habits that are actually symptoms impact their dating life or interpersonal relationships.
ADHDers can be sensitive to rejection.
I knew not all of these symptoms could be related to this anxiety disorder, she said.
I was already being treated for a neurological disorder, and by chance they screened for ADHD.
I met the criteria.
Note: Experiencing these symptoms does not necessarily guarantee you have ADHD.
Not everyone who is forgetful or who has trouble multitasking is living with ADHD.
People who are neurotypical can develop habits such as forgetting things or hyper-focusing on tasks.
Seek out health care and resources.
For Hannah, finding the right combination of medication and therapy has been key to managing ADHD.
