A woman diagnosed with ADHD at 28 has shared a common question that might indicate you have the condition, shedding light on how adult ADHD often goes unnoticed.
As mental health awareness grows, many people live with undiagnosed conditions like ADHD, which includes symptoms such as restlessness and difficulty concentrating.
Sometimes, these signs are overlooked until a formal diagnosis is made, often later in life. For instance, TV personality Sam Thompson only discovered he had ADHD and autism at 30.
Olivia Brooke, a 29-year-old mother from the US, was diagnosed with generalized anxiety and panic disorder as a teenager but only learned she had ADHD after struggling to manage symptoms while parenting. In a viral TikTok video, she described common behaviors and questions that may signal ADHD.
One red flag Olivia highlights is frequently asking others if “everything is okay” or if people are annoyed with you. This could point to rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), a condition linked with ADHD characterized by intense emotional pain from perceived rejection or criticism.
Many viewers found Olivia’s insights relatable. Comments on her video include statements about living with ADHD and the emotional challenges of RSD, such as feeling unwanted or fearing social rejection.
Olivia encourages those who recognize these signs in themselves to consult a doctor. She stresses that medication and therapy can provide support and help people better understand their brains.
This growing conversation emphasizes the importance of awareness and early diagnosis to improve quality of life for adults with ADHD.
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