Many adults were never correctly diagnosed, even when they were children. Sometimes this was because their main symptoms were inattention and impulsivity rather than physical hyperactivity. They may see themselves as failures and feel that they constantly let others down . Over the years, the individual adapts to the situation. They may also trouble with planning and organization.
Procrastination is common.
Impulsivity may lead to frequent job changes, troubled romantic relationships, financial problems and a tendency to interrupt others. College students may have trouble staying focused on paperwork or lectures. He or she is then left wondering why everyone else is still upset at the blow up. Because of difficulties following through on commitments, the individual is often called selfish and immature. Treatment is often multi-modal.