I’ve always struggled with distractions, but lately, it feels impossible to stay on track. I’ll start a task and suddenly realize I’ve spent an hour on something completely unrelated. I lose things constantly, zone out in conversations, and procrastinate even on things I enjoy. How do you tell if this is just bad habits or something more?
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It’s wild how much our brains can adapt without us realizing it. Some people develop all kinds of coping strategies to mask attention difficulties, only to discover later that they’ve been compensating for something real all along.
That sounds frustrating, and honestly, I can relate. Everyone gets distracted sometimes, but when it’s persistent and impacts daily life—work, relationships, even basic routines—it might be worth digging deeper. A lot of adults go undiagnosed for years because they assume their struggles are just personal flaws. Have you ever considered an assessment? There’s an ADHD test for adults you can take online to get a better sense of whether this could be a factor. It’s not a diagnosis, but it might help clarify whether this is something to explore further with a specialist.