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Adhd symptom checker

Could This Be ADHD Though? A Thorough Symptom Checker

This isn’t a diagnosis — it’s a possible wake-up call. Use this quiz for self-awareness, not self-labeling. If a bunch of these traits hit home, it might be time to talk to someone who gets it (like an actual healthcare pro).
You’ll answer 42 short/multiple-choice questions — it’s a bit detailed, on purpose! This helps paint a clearer picture of your unique experience.
Average time: ~4 minutes. ADHD brains (distracted 😉 or deep in thought 🤔)? Around 8 minutes max

1. Do you often feel stuck or frozen even when you know exactly what you need to do, but can’t figure out how to start or follow through?

1. Executive Disfunction
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B
C

2. Do you find yourself putting things off until the very last minute, even when it matters to you?

2.Procrastination
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B
C

3. Do you ever get so focused on something that you lose track of time — skipping meals, sleep, or even take breaks?

3.Hyperfocus
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B
C

4. Do you find yourself forgetting plans, missing appointments or walking into a room and blanking on what you came for — even if you had a reminder?

4. Forgetfulness
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B
C

5. Do you often jump between tasks, follow distractions mid-way, and end up with several half-finished things and no idea where your time went?

5. Distractibility
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B
C

6. Do you experience periods when it’s hard to think clearly, focus, or process information — even if you're trying to concentrate really hard?

6.Brain Fog
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B
C

7. Do you ever freeze up during conversations, meetings, or when someone suddenly asks you a question — like your brain goes completely blank even though you know the answer?

7. Brain Freeze
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B
C

8. Is it easy to forget things — like out-of-sight to-do lists, bills, food in the fridge, or even people you care about — unless they’re right in front of you?

8. Object Permanence
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B
C

9. Is it hard to stay mentally present during conversations, lectures, or tasks — like your brain quietly drifts off before you realize it?

9. Cognitive Drift
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B
C

10. Is there a constant stream of thoughts running in the background — analyzing what you’re doing, what others are thinking, or replaying moments?

10. Internal Comentary
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B
C

11. Do you often get caught in loops of thinking too much about small decisions, past conversations, or “what ifs”?

11. Overthinking
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B
C

12. Does making decisions sometimes feel so overwhelming that you end up avoiding the choice altogether?

12. Analysis Paralysis
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B
C

13. Does your mind process thoughts so quickly — jumping from idea to idea — that it feels hard to slow down or explain it to others?

13.Rapid Cognition
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B
C

14. Do you experience intense emotional pain — like feeling deeply hurt, ashamed, or rejected — even from small comments, criticism, or the sense that someone might be upset with you?

14.RSD
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B
C

15. Do your emotions sometimes shift quickly and intensely — like feeling excited one moment and overwhelmed the next?

15. Emotional Dysregulation
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B
C

16. Are you highly sensitive to your own emotions or the emotions of people around you — sometimes picking up on moods before anyone says a word?

16. Emotional Hyperawareness
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B
C

17. Do you catch yourself being overly critical toward yourself — focusing more on what you didn’t do than what you did accomplish?

17.Negative Self -talk
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B
C

18. After socializing — even with people you like — do you often feel mentally drained and need time alone to recover?

18. Social Burnout
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B
C

19. Do casual conversations — like chatting about the weather or weekend plans — sometimes feel exhausting, boring, or hard to navigate?

19. Small talk struggle
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B
C

20. Before social events, meetings, or phone calls, do you often overthink what might go wrong or replay conversations in your head afterward?

20. Social Masking
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B
C

21. Do you feel a strong urge to stand up when something feels unfair — even if it’s not directly affecting you?

21. Sense of Justice
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B
C

22. Is it common for you to share too much personal information in conversations, even when you didn’t plan to?

22. Oversharing
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B
C

23. When someone tells a story, do you automatically jump in with a story of your own — even when you didn’t mean to shift the focus?

23. Story Matching
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B
C

24. Do you often lose track of how much time has passed — like thinking five minutes went by when it’s been an hour, or the other way around

24. Time Blindness
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B
C

25. Do you have a piles of paperwork, bills, laundry, or tasks that you avoid because they feel overwhelming to even look at?

25. The Doom Pile
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B
C

26. Do you often underestimate how long tasks will take — and run out of time because you thought you could do everything faster?

26. Time Optimism
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B
C

27. Do you often struggle to start tasks until a deadline is very close — and then suddenly find the energy to finish everything under pressure?

27. Last-minute Productivity
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B
C

28. When you're waiting for something to happen — like a meeting, call, or appointment — does it feel almost impossible to start anything else, like your brain is stuck on "pause" until it happens?

28. Waiting Mode
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B
C

29. Do you ever feel overwhelmed when too much is happening around you — like noise, lights, people talking — all at once?

29.Sensory Overload
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B
C

30. Are there everyday things — like certain fabrics, sounds, or smells — that bother you much more than they seem to bother other people?

30. Sensory Sensitivity
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B
C

31. After being around a lot of noise, crowds, or activity, do you sometimes shut down — needing to withdraw completely just to recover?

31. Overstimulation Shutdown
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B
C

32. Do you find yourself tapping, bouncing your leg, playing with objects, or moving repetitively to stay focused or manage stress?

32.Stimming
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B
C

33. When a crisis hits — like a last-minute deadline or big problem — do you suddenly become laser-focused and incredibly productive?

33. Crisis Induced Hyperfocus
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B
C

34. Do you sometimes fall into deep research or hobbies — losing hours diving into one topic far beyond what you originally planned?

34. Deep Dive/Rabbit Hole
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B
C

35. During conversations, is it hard to wait for your turn — finding yourself jumping in, finishing sentences, or blurting things out even when you don’t mean to?

35. Impatience
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B
C

36. Do you sometimes make quick purchases — online or in stores — without much planning, only to regret or forget about them later?

36. Impulsive Shopping
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B
C

37. Is it easy for you to lose large chunks of time scrolling on your phone — even when you didn’t mean to?

37. Doom Scrolling
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B
C

38. Does your brain stay active at night — racing with thoughts, ideas, or worries — making it hard to fall asleep?

38. Restlessness/Sleplessness
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B
C

39. When faced with a problem, do you often come up with creative, unexpected solutions that others might not think of?

39. Creative Thinking
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B
C

40. Are there times when you suddenly get a huge amount of work done in a short sprint, after struggling to start for a while?

40. Productivity Bursts
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B
C

41. Have you experienced financial penalties — like late fees, forgotten subscriptions, or misplaced bills — not because of lack of money, but because of forgetfulness or disorganization?

41. Adhd Tax- financial penalties
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B
C

42. Do you sometimes eat the same meal or snack every day for weeks (or longer) — because it’s easier, comforting, or you just don’t want to decide?

42. Meal Repetition
A
B
C
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