Before diagnosing attention deficit disorder in individuals, it is questioned whether there has been a recent traumatic event such as a death or separation that could have affected the person. Once these are ruled out, the presence of a certain number of ADD symptoms is sufficient for a diagnosis.
Additionally, separate tests are applied to children and adults to diagnose attention deficit disorder.
Attention deficit disorder symptoms include:
- Being unable to follow through on a task without being interrupted,
- Difficulty focusing on a task,
- Constantly losing items,
- Appearing as though not listening when spoken to,
- Being disorganized,
- Acting without thinking,
- Being forgetful,
- Focusing on distracting stimuli,
- Trying to do multiple tasks at once,
- Forgetting people's faces and names,
- Being unable to focus on a task due to being distracted by any noise,
- Having difficulty explaining oneself,
- Making careless mistakes and not paying attention to details,
- Procrastinating or delaying tasks,
- Changing jobs or residences more frequently than normal.
For those experiencing attention deficit, seeking support from experts such as psychiatrists and psychologists is essential.
In addition:
- Avoid trying to do several tasks at once,
- Keep a notebook to jot down unnecessary things from your mind,
- Stay away from smart screens as much as possible and reduce the time you spend on your phone,
- Get regular sleep,
- Ensure your body gets enough rest,
- Consume foods that strengthen memory.
