Rate each statement on a scale of 0-3 to indicate how much you identify with each statement.
0 = def not me!
1 = I identify with this, but it doesn’t happen all the time
2 = this hits a bit too close to home
3 = is someone following me? this is EXACTLY like me
I often feel misunderstood.
I’ve been called “lazy”, “ditzy”, or “scatterbrained” by others in the past.
It has been difficult for me to get up in the morning for as long as I remember.
I seem to make it through life by doing everything at the last minute.
I’ve pulled all nighters to cram for a test or write a paper.
I love music, but I struggled to consistently practice an instrument.
I can clean my house SO much faster when I have someone else in the same room….even if they aren’t helping.
I have trouble going to sleep when I say I’m going to.
I feel tired all the time.
I have to try really hard to not interrupt others when they are speaking.
I have a risky past with drugs and/or alcohol although I may not have thought it was dangerous at the time.
I struggle to keep important things (like my passport, car keys, birth certificate) where I can find them unless I stick to my system.
I hit the snooze button multiple times each morning and can even turn off an alarm in my sleep.
I find it almost impossible to put down work that is interesting to me if I’m “on a roll”.
I tend to fidget, doodle, or pick at my cuticles/nails.
I find it difficult to keep my space de cluttered.
I impulsively online shop (whether I end up purchasing the cart or not).
I am very *optimistic* about how much time I have in a day and tend to over schedule myself.
I am perpetually 5-15 minutes late…even when I leave extra buffer time.
I am clumsy and find bruises on my body from bumping into furniture or walls.
I feel like I’m always about to be fired at any job I have because I fall WAY behind on boring tasks (email, documentation, scheduling)
When I’m really struggling, it is difficult for me to take care of my personal hygiene.
I’m a perfectionist but I never get anything perfect!
Scoring: There is not threshold score on this unofficial quiz to diagnose you with ADHD, but if you found yourself with a lot of 3s and 4s it might be time to reach out to a professional for help.
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We also run a weekly group for women with ADHD. You can learn more here!