"Inattentive ADHD is characterised by difficulties with working memory. In particular, difficulties regulating attention when engaging in tasks ADHD individuals, or ADHDers, don't find stimulating. Their focus then may shift to environmental sights and sounds with excessive mind-wandering or daydreaming (sometimes called 'maladaptive daydreaming').Working-memory challenges may also include forgetfulness, difficulty initiating unstimulating tasks, switching away from tasks once they engage, and difficulty being ordered and in managing time without use of external aids, systems, and reminders."
"Hyperactive/impulsive ADHD is characterised by challenges with behavioural and emotional regulation. Hyperactive/impulsive ADHDers experience restlessness and discomfort in staying still or quiet, such as when sitting or waiting in queues or traffic. The result is often excessive fidgeting, repetitive stimulating behaviours (stimming), and impulsive behaviours and reactions before considering consequences. Hyperactive ADHDers may also struggle with emotional regulation, including a heightened tendency for boredom. This can lead to a strong drive for excitement from novelty and risky activities, including substances and gambling."
ADHD is diagnosed in three subtypes: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and mixed. Inattentive ADHD features weak working memory, distractibility, excessive mind-wandering, forgetfulness, difficulty initiating unstimulating tasks, task-switching, and time-management problems without external aids. Inattentive individuals may show enhanced imagination, curiosity, multitasking, and hyperfocus on stimulating tasks. Hyperactive/impulsive ADHD involves restlessness, fidgeting, stimming, impulsive actions, and emotional regulation difficulties. Heightened boredom can drive novelty-seeking and risky behaviors, including substance use and gambling, and sensitivity to rejection. A diagnosis can provide a coherent self-story that unifies prior confusion about symptoms and behaviors.
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