Do I Have ADD? An ADHD Test for Adults

Habitually disorganized? Always running late? Struggling to manage money and relationships? Take this ADHD test to learn more about your ADD symptoms.

ADHD Test: Could you have adult ADHD? Here's a checklist!

To learn more about adult ADHD and your symptoms, take this additional ADHD test. Check each of the following statements that apply to you...

1. I have difficulty getting organized.

2. When given a task, I usually procrastinate rather than doing it right away.

3. I work on a lot of projects, but can't seem to complete most of them.

4. I tend to make decisions and act on them impulsively — like spending money, getting sexually involved with someone, diving into new activities, and changing plans.

5. I get bored easily.

6. No matter how much I do or how hard I try, I just can't seem to reach my goals.

7. I often get distracted when people are talking; I just tune out or drift off.

8. I get so wrapped up in some things I do that I can hardly stop to take a break or switch to doing something else.

9. I tend to overdo things even when they're not good for me — like compulsive shopping, drinking too much, overworking, and overeating.

10. I get frustrated easily and I get impatient when things are going too slowly.


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11. My self-esteem is not as high as that of others I know.

12. I need a lot of stimulation from things like action movies and video games, new purchases, being among lively friends, driving fast or engaging in extreme sports.

13. I tend to say or do things without thinking, and sometimes that gets me into trouble.

14. I'd rather do things my own way than follow the rules and procedures of others.

15. I often find myself tapping a pencil, swinging my leg, or doing something else to work off nervous energy.

16. I can feel suddenly depressed when I'm separated from people, projects or things that I like to be involved with.

17. I see myself differently than others see me, and when someone gets angry with me for doing something that upset them I'm often very surprised.

18. Even though I worry a lot about dangerous things that are unlikely to happen to me, I tend to be careless and accident prone.

19. Even though I have a lot of fears, people would describe me as a risk taker.

20. I make a lot of careless mistakes.

21. I have blood relatives who suffer from ADD, depression, bipolar disorder, or substance abuse.

If you answered yes to 15 of these questions, it is likely that you have attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD). However, you can still have ADHD even if you answered yes to fewer than 15 of these questions. This informal test is intended as a general guide only. If you think your child might have ADHD, take the ADHD test for kids.

Adults who think they may have ADD should consult with a physician or other licensed mental health practitioner, and ask about an ADHD test. Treatments are available that can help reduce substantially these symptoms.

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