Instructions:
For each statement, please indicate how true it is by circling the number that best represents your experience.
Questions:
1. Impulsivity Issues:
I often deal with impulsivity issues, such as:
A) Overspending: I can get carried away when shopping and buying things I don’t need.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
B) Drinking or eating in excess: I can get carried away when I go out drinking and I drink until I am drunk. I can get carried away when eating, and I eat to the point of sickness. It can be either/or both.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
C) Driving dangerously or engaging in road rage: I can get so emotional when driving that I can make unsafe decisions or engage in angry exchanges with other drivers.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all of the time
D) Gambling excessively: I can get carried away when engaging in gambling and have a hard time walking away.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
E) Risky sexual behavior or frequently entering and exiting relationships: I fall in love fast with someone and move too fast in the relationship and then get bored and break up with them. I can become sexual with people I don’t know well.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
2. Time Blindness
A) I frequently experience issues with time awareness, such as feeling frozen or unable to act because I have an appointment or deadline later in the day. For example: If I have an appointment at noon, I can’t do anything until that appointment ends.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
B) I am frequently late for appointments, classes, or work.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
3. Organization
A) I struggle with organization, leading to clutter, frequently losing items, and feeling angry if others move my belongings.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
4. Focus on Uninteresting Tasks
A) I have significant difficulty focusing on tasks or projects that I find uninteresting. For example: I find it hard to pay attention in business meetings when they are talking about subjects that don’t interest me.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
5. Initiating vs. Completing Tasks
A) I often want to start many tasks but have trouble completing them.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
6. Overwhelm with Assignments
A) I feel overwhelmed when trying to focus on assignments or projects that I know I need to complete.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
7. Restlessness
A) I frequently feel unsettled and have a strong urge to move when I am required to stay seated or in one area.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
8. Emotional Sensitivity
A) I experience emotional shifts without notice and can feel others' emotions around me.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
9. Crisis vs. Routine Tasks
A) I perform well in emergencies but become overwhelmed with everyday tasks and responsibilities.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
10. Healthy Habits
A) I have a hard time creating and maintaining healthy habits in my daily life.
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
11. Overthinking Simple Tasks
A) I often think a lot about the steps needed to complete simple tasks, which makes them harder to start. For example: Going in the shower, grocery shopping, meeting friends
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
12. Sensory Overload
A) I experience sensory overload, which includes sensitivity to:
- Light
- Loud noises that I didn’t initiate
- Taste and texture of certain foods
- Clothing textures and tags that bother me
- Strong smells
1-Not true at all
2-Sometimes true
3-True most of the time
4-True all the time
Scoring:
- Total the scores from each question.
- Higher scores (above 30) may indicate a higher likelihood of ADHD-related symptoms.
- Please consider discussing your results with a qualified healthcare provider for a comprehensive assessment.
Note:
This quiz is not a diagnostic tool but rather a self-assessment to highlight areas of difficulty that may warrant further evaluation.
Comments