You struggle to stay focused on a task that requires sustained mental effort. Reading a long document, following a meeting, completing a project: all of this becomes a real challenge. Your mind "wanders" frequently.

You consistently delay tasks, especially those that seem boring or complex. This is not laziness: it is a difficulty to "start" that is typical of ADHD. Paradoxically, you can be very productive at the last minute, under the pressure of a deadline.

Your desk is messy, you forget appointments, you regularly lose your keys, phone, wallet. Despite all your efforts, you struggle to maintain an organization system.

You consistently underestimate the time needed to complete a task. You are often late, not out of disrespect but because you lose track of time. This is called "time blindness."

Paradoxically, you can intensely focus on subjects that fascinate you, to the point of forgetting everything else (eating, sleeping, your obligations). This is hyperfocus, a state of extreme concentration characteristic of ADHD.

You often interrupt others or finish their sentences. You say things you immediately regret afterward. Your words come out faster than your filter can stop them.

You make quick decisions without considering all the consequences: impulsive purchases, sudden career changes, commitments made on a whim that you later regret.

Waiting is particularly difficult for you, whether in a queue, on the phone, or for results. You feel internal tension when things do not move quickly enough.

You need constant stimulation. Boredom is unbearable for you. You may take risks or seek exciting situations to feel "alive."

Even if you do not move physically, you feel internal tension, like a motor running continuously. Your mind is always active, which can be exhausting.

Staying seated for long periods is difficult for you. You tap your foot, play with a pen, get up frequently. During long meetings, you feel physical discomfort.

You struggle to "unplug." Rest can feel uncomfortable. You often overload yourself with projects and activities because inactivity makes you anxious.

Your emotions are often vivid and change quickly. A small annoyance can trigger a strong reaction. You can go from enthusiasm to frustration in a matter of minutes.

You are particularly sensitive to criticism or perceived rejection. An innocuous remark can deeply affect you. This is known as "Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria" (RSD).

After years of unexplained difficulties, negative remarks, and failures, many adults with ADHD develop low self-esteem. They feel "different," "deficient," or "not good enough."