ADHD: What It Actually Looks Like
Hey Google, what are the symptoms of ADHD?
When it comes to ADHD, most people turn to the internet to explain the symptoms.
So, let's explain it simply. This isn't a dry medical list—it's what people really go through.
You know that feeling when:
You start cleaning your room, but end up reorganizing your sock drawer for 2 hours?
Someone's talking to you, and you literally hear the words, but your brain is elsewhere?
You walk into a room and completely forget why you went there?
Your phone, keys, and wallet play hide-and-seek with you daily?
You put things off because starting feels like climbing Mount Everest?
Yeah, that's inattention. And hyperactivity can look like
Tapping your foot, clicking pens, or constantly fidgeting during meetings
Feeling like you're vibrating when you have to sit still too long
Accidentally interrupting people because your thoughts move faster than your filter
Buying that random thing online at 2 AM because it seemed like a great idea
Saying things without thinking and immediately wanting to teleport away
My clients commonly experience
Being called "spacey" or "daydreamy" instead of recognizing it's ADHD
Perfectionism that makes you redo work 10 times because it's never "right"
Emotional rollercoasters that feel out of your control
Talking a mile a minute when you're excited about something
Hiding your struggles because you're "supposed to have it together"
Teachers thinking you're "not trying hard enough" when you're actually trying too hard
Family saying "just focus better" like it's that simple
Cultural expectations making you hide symptoms to avoid judgment
Being labeled as "difficult" or "disrespectful" when it's really ADHD
People missing the signs because they're looking for stereotypes
If you're reading this like "holy crap, this is me" - here's what to know:
It's not your fault, and you are not lazy or defective.
If you:
Feel like you're constantly swimming upstream while everyone else is floating
Spend more energy trying to appear "normal" than actually living your life
Have been called "too much" or "not enough" your whole life
Feel exhausted from trying to keep up with basic adulting
It's time to chat with someone who gets it. Reach out today.
Remember: This isn't about slapping a label on you. It's about understanding why you do the things you do and finding ways to make life work better for your brain.
