Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder affects far more adults than most people realize – and it often looks nothing like the restless child stereotype. For many adults, ADHD shows up as a constant struggle to stay organized, follow through on tasks, or manage time, despite genuinely trying.

Living with undiagnosed ADHD can feel like running on a different operating system than everyone around you. Many adults spend years wondering why things that seem easy for others feel so hard, not realizing that ADHD may be a significant part of the picture.