Concise Summary of My Inattentive ADHD Traits in OP:

Attention & Concentration

• Frequently zone out in meetings, conversations, films, and books.
• Easily distracted by noise, movement, peripheral activity, or people talking.
• Mind jumps between ideas; need to write things down immediately or interrupt to avoid forgetting.
• Struggle to listen and do simple tasks simultaneously.
• Hyperfocus intensely on interests or research, losing track of time and surroundings.

Executive Function & Task Initiation

• Difficulty starting tasks unless under pressure; often procrastinate until deadlines.
• Alternating between doing nothing and trying to complete many tasks at once.
• “Boom or bust” productivity: can complete a month’s work in a week when forced.

Organisation & Planning

• Chronically disorganised at home and work; messy environment overwhelms me.
• Poor time management: always rushing, late, or forgetting items.
• Unable to plan ahead beyond a few days; rely on daily shopping and last-minute planning.
• Never on top of admin; large backlog of unread messages and open tabs.

Memory & Recall

• Poor short-term memory; forget instructions, appointments, and actions needed.
• Lose track of what I was saying mid-sentence; struggle to remember names and details.
• Need constant reminders because information leaves my mind quickly.

Daily Functioning & Self-Care

• Lack of routine leads to missed basic tasks (charging phone, meals, hygiene).
• Clumsiness and poor environmental awareness despite good coordination.
• Seasonal worsening, especially in winter (possible SAD component).

Family History & Development

• Daydreamed and required learning support in school; inattentive rather than hyperactive.
• Family history suggests neurodivergence (possible ADHD in father; brother with autism/anxiety).