ok, as an adult with adhd, i have many issues that are either directly related to my adhd or indirectly related. So, I thought it would be fun to hear every one else's. Lets make a list of them. And if any one wants to know more about one of them enparticular, how we deal with it, or don't deal with it; just ask.
HYPER FOCUSING!!!
NON STOP CHATTERING
having full conversations with me, myself and I.having a very strong bladder because there is always something more important
losing everything
always being on the defence
having a temper
being too honest
spending an hour in the shower
always being in a mad rush and still always being late
being too sensitive,always looking for something that's misplaced,
impatient (short temper, fuse, whatever you want to call it),
interrupting people,
making off color comments (you wouldn't believe the looks I get, or maybe you would!)
communication problems - I have a terrible time having a delicate conversation with my daughter so I'll write her emails...and we live together!
I used to blab my entire life story to anyone who would listen. I've learned that this can get me into a lot of trouble. It's taken a long time, but I'm learning that privacy can be a good thing. It's really hard though.
procrastination and avoidance (especially with finances!) on difficult issues
yup, i'm too honest too. i make a horrible liar even though my childhood was full of lies.
Basically, my bedroom tells the story of my life:
It was cleaned up by a maid (I hire a maid to come in every 2 weeks because I can never clean or organize anything) just over a week ago but it's a freakin' disaster already. My different pairs of footwear are on different parts of the floor. My guitar is on my bed (which isn't made). The suit case that I unpacked from a vacation I got back from nearly a month ago is still lying on the floor. There are books strewn in random places. I have old items from years ago lying around and yet have trouble finding things I need now. Just last Friday, the room looked almost impeccable save for the suitcase on the floor. Now it's already a mess.
Basically, my life is like my room. Everything is spur of the moment. I'm always flying the by the seat of my pants. It seems practically impossible to execute any kind of well thought out plan.
I'm a creative, intelligent person. But I have for my entire life had to struggle against myself and it is getting extremely frustrating. I can't seem to tame the wild beast that is my mind.
Too honest
Thinking out loud
Sounds irritate me half the time and the other half I do not notice anything
Sometimes I forget to sleep
No routine
I forget habits fast (sometimes good, ex. smoking)
I am interested in everything (makes it hard to decide on what to do ex. career)
I have two bookshelves of half-read books
I spend hours on pointless inventions
It takes months of seeing a person before I learn there name (but ill remember what they were wearing)
I am new here. :)
I have a lovely combination of ADHD / anxiety / OCD. All intertwined really but officially diagnosed with the three.
Impulse control - mainly with money. BIG PROBLEM!
Easily Distractable (unless hyperfocused, which always becomes obsessive)
Obsessive, usually focused on somehow a way to solve other issues like make more money or the smoothest way to get through school and avoid failure.
Hyperactive, very rarely stop wiggling, fidgeting, squirming. I smoke and while I'm smoking I constantly flick my ashes. Bounce feet when sitting at the desk at work.
Emotionally inept until PMS, at which time I become codependent, whiny, irritable, unmotivated and lethargic.
Sensitivity to sound and touch. When meds wear off, I feel like bugs are crawling all over me and I hear high pitch sounds others don't usually hear. Too many sounds at once prompt panic attacks. Frequent problem. Have to redirect my attention to calm me down. Also hate silence, so I'm talkative in silence and background sound like TV or soft music soothe me. (Right now the TV is on) 
Easily bored and cannot stand waiting for anything. I have to redirect my attention when sitting in the waiting room in Dr. offices.
Social anxiety- don't like confrontations, fear of judgement, constantly feel like people are burning holes in my head with their eyes.
Frequent job changes and never living up to "potential" as suggested by friends, family, counselors in school, etc. Been fired twice over my distractability due to utter and complete bordom.
Always feel exhausted. Before Adderall, I was drinking as many as 5 or 6 cups of coffee to stay awake through work or school. Nowadays, maybe 1 or 2 a week.
Forgetful! My grandparents always commented "you're too young to be so forgetful" and I have reminders set up on my email and cell phone just to make it to the psychiatrist to maintain medication supply. Still somewhat forgetful with meds.
Used to have a problem with being late to everything but because of increased anxiety over the years, I am now always early or on time for most things.
I'm sure there are plenty of other things I can list, but I would be surprised frankly if anyone is able to hold their attention long enough to get this far into my post.
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