Insights into the Mind

1. My mind wanders from things that I find uninteresting or difficult.

2. Reading written material is difficult unless it is very interesting or very easy.

3. It’s hard to stay focused on conversations even when someone is speaking directly to me.

4. I have a short temper.

5. I am irritable and get upset by trivial things.

6. I blurt things out and later regret it.

7. I make quick decisions without considering the possible negative consequences.

8. My tendency to talk first and think later interferes with my relationships.

9. I have high and low moods.

10. I have difficulty planning the order of steps of a task or activity.

11. I am easily frustrated.

12. I almost always am on the go.

13. I am more comfortable when I’m able to move rather than sitting still.

14. I respond before the questions have been fully asked.

15. I tend to work on more than one project at a time.

16. I don’t finish things I start.

17. I don’t like quiet, slow-paced activities.

18. I interrupt others when they’re speaking or doing activities.

19. I have constant thoughts in my head (e.g. like static or chatter).

20. I’m disorganized.

21. I find sights and sounds around me distracting from what I’m supposed to be doing.

22. It’s hard for me to wait my turn in group settings.

23. I find it difficult to follow the steps of a task or activity.

24. It’s hard for me to do things quietly.

25. My mind feels cluttered, making it hard to function.

26. I can’t seem to stop my thoughts bouncing around in my mind.

27. My mind is like a television or radio with all the channels going at once.

28. I can’t stop daydreaming.

29. I feel distressed by the disorganized way my brain works.

30. I tend to lose or forget things I need (e.g. keys, wallet, eyeglasses, etc.)

31. I am considered a risk-taker or daredevil.

32. I talk too much.

33. I make careless mistakes or fail to pay attention to details.

34. I get bored easily.

35. I annoy others without meaning to.

36. I fidget and squirm, or even leave my seat, when I should be still/remain seated.

37. I leave things until the last minute.