u/Sad_Cucumber_4897

I dont wanna self-diagnose or anything of that sort. I just want some honest advice because I’m confused about whether the issues i have are adhd or smth else. For a long time I’ve had issues with constantly losing important things like my phone, glasses, pencils, homework, and clothes, and I forget tasks almost immediately unless I write them down. I really struggle to focus on boring or repetitive tasks even when I want to do them although sometimes i dont, and I tend to procrastinate a lot and it makes me do things like projects last minute. My rooms always messy,i cant organize things, an i cant sit down and plan anything without getting bored or im just lost in my own world while im doing things.Whenever im reading smth i have to rearread it to understand it and i still dot understand. It messes up my grades when i forget hw and when we have tests and that really important especially cuz of the ap classes i take.I used to have a speech impediment when I was younger and did speech therapy for a few years but the signs are still sometimes there, stuttering being there the most. I’ve taken some online ADHD screeners and scored high, but I know that’s not official, so I’m just trying to see if people who actually have ADHD think this sounds similar to their experience or if it could be something else like stress or habits.

Hey, I’m not trying to self-diagnose, I just want some honest input because I’m confused about whether this sounds like ADHD or something else. For a long time I’ve had issues with constantly losing important things like my phone, glasses, pencils, homework, and clothes, and I forget tasks almost immediately unless I write them down. I really struggle to focus on boring or repetitive tasks even when I want to do them, and I tend to procrastinate a lot and end up rushing everything last minute. My organization is also really inconsistent—my space, schoolwork, and planning all fall apart quickly—and I often feel mentally foggy or like I can’t stay on track while doing things. It’s been affecting my grades because I end up missing or turning in work late even when I understand the material. I also had a speech impediment when I was younger and did speech therapy for a few years, and I still sometimes struggle with pronunciation and stuttering. I’ve taken some online ADHD screeners and scored high, but I know that’s not official, so I’m just trying to see if people who actually have ADHD think this sounds similar to their experience or if it could be something else like stress or habits.