When ADHD Isn’t Obvious… What are the Patterns…?
Many adults don’t recognise ADHD through a single “symptom”, but through recurring patterns in how they think, feel, work, and relate. The short videos below describe some common experiences seen in adults who later pursue assessment. They are not diagnostic, and not everyone will relate to all of them, but for some people, they offer a first sense of coherence.
💭 You might be considering an ADHD assessment if…
🧩 These patterns feel familiar rather than surprising, and you’ve noticed them repeating across work, relationships, or daily life
⏳ They’ve been present for a long time often stretching back to childhood or adolescence, even if they looked different then
🔁 You’ve developed coping strategies that work… until they don’t, especially under stress, fatigue, or change
🎭 You function well on the outside but feel exhausted on the inside, as though things take more effort than they “should”
🌪️ Your mind feels busy or intense, even when life appears calm from the outside
😮💨 Reading or hearing about adult ADHD brings a sense of recognition or relief, rather than panic
🤔 You’ve wondered whether anxiety, burnout, or “just trying harder” fully explains things, and felt unsure