How should adults with ADHD monitor their symptoms?

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Be honest with yourself every day, and assess how well you're managing your attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. Keep a symptoms journal, noting the areas of your life that ADHD is really affecting -- from your relationships to your career. And share those feelings and findings with your doctor to help make checkups more productive and effective.

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ADD/ADHD Symptoms

The primary symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) include short attention span, distractibility, disorganization, procrastination and issues with judgment and impulse control. The symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Someone with ADD might be easily distracted and find it difficult to focus without being hyperactive or impulsive. This is why it's important to receive diagnosis from a professional who can accurately recognize ADD/ADHD symptoms and provide the best possible treatment.

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