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Hello. I haven’t been on for awhile and just saw your post. First of all, no one here will diagnose you. You need to see a doctor for that, hopefully one that specializes in adult ADHD. But you absolutely can have it and not have been diagnosed as a child. I was not diagnosed until after age 40, and had done very well in school. I did so well that when I forgot stuff and was disorganized, it was considered eccentric. I also never turned in a late assignment or was late myself. Usually I tried for 10 minutes early. But adulthood became tougher and tougher and overwhelming, and that finally led to my seeking out a diagnosis. I was fortunate, a psychologist friend referred me to a local psychiatrist that specializes in adult ADHD. He’s excellent.
And you could also be a kinetic learner (someone who learns best by doing), which would cause restlessness in lecture classes and while writing. Combined with an active mind, it could cause some of the issues you mentioned.
I am not one to diagnose, but the key factor is whether you feel your behaviours are having a negative effect on your life. (My clue was when my home office reached the point it could be featured on an episode of “Hoarders.” And being overwhelmed by my schedule and my child’s.) If you feel you are more-or-less on track, with maybe occasional bad days, then perhaps you don’t have it or don’t need a diagnosis. If you feel your life is starting to feel out of control, perhaps having an evaluation done would be beneficial.
Good luck to you.
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