Difficulty maintaining an overview
Many people with ADHD/ADD find it difficult to plan and manage tasks. For example, ordinary morning rituals may be difficult to manage if you have ADHD. For example, it may be difficult to estimate how much time you need to spend getting dressed, brushing your teeth, eating breakfast and packing your bag.
Short-term memory
Many people with ADHD/ADD often have problems with short-term memory. We use our short-term memory in everyday life when we need to remember practical things. For example, cap and mittens or train times.
Difficulty sleeping
Many people with ADHD/ADD have had difficulty sleeping from a very early age. They can improve their sleep pattern if they get help with their ADHD. But separate pedagogical or medical treatment of their sleep disorder is often also necessary. Poor sleep may in itself cause symptoms similar to ADHD. Therefore, a good night’s sleep is very important.
Social interaction difficulties
Many people with ADHD/ADD may have a hard time socially. For example, this manifests itself in difficulty following conversations. They may also find it difficult to pay attention to other people’s reactions. This may result in friends getting tired of the person who has ADHD because he or she talks too much or says something that is out of context.
Distress symptoms
Many people with ADHD/ADD may experience low self-esteem, sadness or irritability and exhibit violent behaviour. This is often caused by their ADHD. It can be improved if they are met with understanding and get help with their difficulties.