14 Signs And Symptoms Of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Or ADHD

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6. Being Impulsive

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Being impulsive has been described as “action without foresight,” which can also manifest in someone with ADHD in many different ways. Examples of this are being socially inappropriate, rushing through tasks to get them done quickly, interrupting other people during a conversation, or acting out without consideration of the consequences of their actions. As seen in a 2015 study, another common symptom of someone with adult ADHD is impulsive buying, especially when purchasing items that are more than they can actually afford.