Doctor encourages awareness of ADHD in adults
Taipei Times
22nd September 2026
Doctor encourages awareness of ADHD in adults
By Lin Chih-yi and Esme Yeh / Staff reporter, with staff writer
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could experience procrastination or forgetfulness in daily life, a psychiatrist said.
Although it is not unusual for people to procrastinate while dealing with the stresses of daily life, those who regularly avoid completing tasks until the last minute might have ADHD, psychiatrist Yang Tsung-tsai said, calling on people who tend to procrastinate to seek medical attention.
Adult ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, he said.
Adults with ADHD have difficulties with attention and self-regulation, leading to persistent inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity that significantly impairs work, learning, relationships and daily activities, Yang said.
They might experience discomfort and restlessness when under-stimulated, experience racing thoughts and say whatever comes to mind, he said.
Adults with ADHD might also reply before others finishing speaking, make rash decisions, feel unable to sit still during meetings or constantly bounce their leg while seated, Yang said.
They are highly likely to show behavior such as forgetting appointments, missing tasks, being late, misplacing things, interrupting others, or forgetting to pay bills, as they remain chronically busy due to misdirected attention, he said.
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