How does ADHD impact adults?

Living with ADHD can affect far more than attention and organisation.

A combination of Core ADHD and Everyday ADHD symptoms - affect how you think, feel, act, connect with others and experience the world around you.

ADHD can influence so many areas of daily life - understanding where, how and why can help both ADHD and non-ADHD people make sense of experiences that might otherwise seem confusing or unrelated.

Whole person impact

The same differences that influence attention and focus can also shape emotions, behaviour, relationships and physical wellbeing. Looking at the bigger picture can help us understand how seemingly separate struggles may be connected.

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Key Takeaways

Core Symptoms and Subtle Symptoms of ADHD can impact across all areas of life.
Some areas are more impacted by ADHD than others.
Getting familiar with how your ADHD impacts adults and relationships is key to living well.

Core Symptoms of ADHD