Do you fidget, struggle to stay seated, or feel constantly restless? This post delves into the nine hyperactive and impulsive symptoms of ADHD in adults, explaining how these traits can manifest in everyday life, from difficulty enjoying quiet leisure to blurting out answers. Discover how these seemingly subtle (or not-so-subtle) behaviors can shape your experiences.

An ADHD brain is like an on/off switch. Instead of fine-tuning levels, it tends to be all or nothing—hyperfocused or completely distracted, overwhelmed by emotions or detached, full of energy or exhausted. This inability to modulate different mental functions at the right levels for the situation is what makes ADHD a disorder of regulation.