“Zoning out is one of the more common warning signs of ADHD in both children and adults. Zoning out in conversations with family, or meetings at work are a reflection of attention issues, which is a leading sign in the diagnosis of ADHD.”

I was reminded that I did/do this. I first did this when I was young, maybe like 6 y/o.

I have not been diagnosed with ADHD. When I bring it up to psy’s, they dismiss me. My one son did get diagnosed, but it’s very mild.

I do fit much of the criteria.

I’ve been an underachiever my whole life...except when I wanted to do something. Then I’ve been a high achiever, but then bored with it, I quit.

So many diagnoses overlap in traits. Hyperactivity is definitely present in my FOO. IMHO, it is undiagnosed ADHD that drives so much of the dysfunction. How can a family get along who many of them have ADHD? There are other traits that mimic (or are) other disorders.