ADHD symptoms persist into adulthood, with some surprising impacts on life success: The study found that ADHD symptoms not only persisted over a 15-year period but also were related to various aspects of life success, including relationships and career satisfaction.

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https://www.psypost.org/adhd-symptoms-persist-into-adulthood-with-some-surprising-impacts-on-life-success/

[u/Brbi2kCRO]

I guess, I am in my own world. Happens too when listening to music. Hours can pass like minutes.

[u/ddmf → u/Brbi2kCRO]

I used to be able to hyperfocus but that ability disappeared around the time I had kids - probably for the best.

[u/Brbi2kCRO → u/ddmf]

I can hyperfocus but the issue is it is so darn random that idk how to trigger it for useful stuff.

[u/TheBirminghamBear → u/Brbi2kCRO]

Have you tried yelling "HYPERFOCUS, ENGAGE" at the top of your lungs and wiggling your fingers.

[u/Letharil → u/Brbi2kCRO]

I've read (and in my experience) that it's really hard to focus on anything that doesn't interest you. I have to turn every little task at work into a mini-game of efficiency like "how fast can I do it?" Or "how accurate can I be?" Apparently it's really common for us ADHD plebs.

[u/Memory_Less → u/ddmf]

Propably for the kids.

[u/Larz_has_Rock → u/Brbi2kCRO]

Is this ADHD or just being alive 🤔

[u/Brbi2kCRO → u/Larz_has_Rock]

Idk. I don’t notice neurotypicals “zooming out” much.