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... forgot to let the dog out. Need to pick up the dry cleaning. Anyone seen my keys?
If these scatterbrained thoughts sound like yours, you could be one of an estimated 6-15 million ADHD adults.
Learn more about the symptoms of ADHD...
Your inattention and restlessness may not just be your quirky personality.
You could have ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), a behavioral disorder that's mostly associated with unruly children. In fact, about 65% of children with ADHD carry the disorder into adulthood, making it an adult problem too.
Although ADHD adults may have better coping skills than they had as children, it's still a struggle to get through the day.
Not only does ADHD interfere with organizing and completing daily tasks, but adults with the disorder are also prone to depression, anxiety, forgetfulness, even an increased risk of divorce and car accidents.
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