Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

If you’re someone who finds yourself struggling to stay organized, meet deadlines, or keep track of daily responsibilities, you might be experiencing what it’s like to live with ADHD as an adult. You may feel like your mind is always racing, jumping from one thought to another, making it hard to focus on what really needs to get done. You may sit down to work on a task, only to find yourself distracted by emails, a thought you want to write down, or even reorganizing your desk. Procrastination is a constant battle—tasks pile up until the pressure of time kicks in, and only then do you feel able to focus and get things done at the last minute. Sometimes, you feel like you’re forgetting things all the time—appointments, keys, names—but then there are moments when you hyperfocus on something you’re passionate about, losing hours without noticing. It’s both a strength and a challenge.

Loved ones might complain that you don’t pay attention, forget important things like birthdays or appointments, or seem to waste time on tasks they find unimportant. The truth is, once something captures your interest, it’s hard not to obsess over it—whether it’s reorganizing a bookshelf, diving into a hobby, or perfecting a minor detail while bigger priorities wait.

Emotionally, it can feel like a rollercoaster. Small setbacks can hit you hard. It can feel frustrating and isolating, as if you’re letting others down or falling short of your potential. But ADHD isn’t about a lack of effort or care; it’s about how your brain processes information and tasks. With understanding, structure, and the right strategies, you can learn to manage these challenges and even harness the unique strengths ADHD brings, like creativity, passion, and the ability to think outside the box.