Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) - Adult
Behavioral Definitions

• Childhood history of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) that was either diagnosed or later concluded due to the symptoms of behavioral problems at school, impulsivity, temper outbursts, and lack of concentration
• Unable to concentrate or pay attention to things of low interest, even when those things are important to his/her life
• Easily distracted and drawn from task at hand
• Restless and fidgety; unable to be sedentary for more than a short time
• Impulsive; has an easily observable pattern of acting first and thinking later
• Rapid mood swings and mood liability within short spans of time
• Disorganized in most areas of his/her life
• Starts many projects but rarely finished any
• Has a “low boiling point and a short fuse”
• Exhibits low stress tolerance; is easily frustrated, hassled, or upset
• Chronic low self-esteem
• Tendency toward addictive behaviors

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