A Therapist Explains What Living With ADHD Can Feel Like, and It's Not Just an Inability to Concentrate

Published on May 18, 2021 at 12:25 PM

When you think of ADHD, you probably think of an inability to concentrate and starting several projects that never quite get finished. And while these can be symptoms of ADHD, psychiatric DNP Kojo Sarfo, who goes by @dr.kojosarfo on TikTok, shared an enlightening video of what it's like to live with ADHD.

In the video, Dr. Kojo points out that living with ADHD can include spending hours searching for misplaced items, feeling overwhelmed with a to-do list, and paying attention to the wrong things. Fortunately, he points out that treatment is available and can help improve quality of life. Watch his informative TikTok above, and if you think you are experiencing symptoms of ADHD, make sure you reach out to a mental health expert such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or licensed therapist.

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