06-19-2025

Here’s my list of what I’m exploring this week.



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20 Quirks Seen in ADHD – Can you Relate?

By Terry Matlen, LMSW

No, you’re not crazy. No, you’re not immature. No, you don’t have a character flaw.

There are many “quirks”, behaviors, traits, habits we see in adults with ADHD. In fact, I have plenty of my own! Rest assured that these are simply ways we cope with our ADHD or how our ADHD brains are “wired.” Read on!

  1. As disorganized as you are, sometimes you cannot get started on a project until your space is cleared and organized. Many are shocked you even have ADHD because your need for neatness helps clear your brain.
  2. You have the need to pick at your skin or pull out your hair/eyebrows/eyelashes. Skin picking can be anywhere on your body- feet, hands, scalp. This can be called body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs).
  3. You HATE when your socks slip off your foot and into your shoe (that just happened to me today- I’m going to toss them in the garbage).
  4. You can eat the same thing for every meal and not care at all. Eating is just to sustain yourself and you hate that it interrupts what you’re doing.
  5. Related to #4: you forget to eat and wonder why you’re dizzy and irritable.
  6. You bought a bottle of Ketchup and are shocked to see 4 sitting in your pantry.
  7. You LOVE animals.
  8. You may at times forget to take care of them.
  9. You get migraines.
  10. You didn’t learn to tie your shoes until you were 8. Or maybe 10.
  11. Related to #10: you didn’t learn to ride a 2-wheeler until you were 12. Or maybe never.
  12. You have so many bruises, people think you’re a professional athlete.
  13. Related to #12: You avoid activities like bowling, tennis, Pickleball, dancing; it’s hard to get your body to do what you want.
  14. You find things hilarious that other people don’t get.
  15. You go ballistic if you accidentally step on chewed chewing gum.
  16. Related to #15:
    – You hate taking baths or showers (sensory sensitive)
    – You can hear things no one else even notices.
    – You meet someone and see them 5 minutes later and have no idea who they are.
    – You hoard things.
  17. You start arguing with people and don’t know why or even care at times what you’re arguing about. (It stimulates your hungry brain)
  18. You either desperately want to fit in with others or desperately want to stand out.
  19. You are early to appointments, outings, etc. People say you can’t have ADHD because ADHD folks are always late. But you’re early because you are SO ANXIOUS about being late, you make sure you leave ½ hour too early.
  20. You remember every detail of being seven years old but can’t remember where you just put your ring.

    BONUS – EXTRAS
  21. Jokes go right over your head.
  22. You hate to read.
  23. You are a serial night owl.
  24. You CRAVE chocolate.
  25. You’re a serial coffee drinker.
  26. You don’t transition well from one activity to another.
  27. You barely got through college even with your high IQ.

QUESTION: I HAVE MANY MORE OF THESE! Would you like me to do a Part ll in my next newsletter? 

REQUEST:  Can you add your own ADHD quirks to my list?

Please share your own little (or big) quirks in the comment section below and please answer question #1 above.



What I’m Listening To

    Kate Moryoussef’s ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast has some pretty interesting and unique topics and guests. I’m listening to this one and I think you’ll not only enjoy it, but there’s much to learn:

    Neurodivergent Hormonal Sensitivity: How Understanding Your Genetics, Trauma, and ADHD Can Help You Heal, with Paula Rastrick.

    (Something BIG is Happening!)

    I’ve Opened Slots to New Members!


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    Join me and other women with ADHD at my new, one-of-a-kind community at www.PowerfulWomenWithADHD.

    ** NEW RESOURCES BEING ADDED SOON!!
    Questions? Email me at support@addconsults.com

    PS: I’m looking for ADHD Coaches who would like to volunteer to monitor my chatrooms, plus Coaches/Professional Organizers, and ADHD experts interested in running a group, especially on skill-based topics, ie HOW-TO: organize, plan, time management tips, social skills, etc. 

    Great for experience, exposure, and helping women with ADHD.
    Email me at terry@addconsults.com.
    I will promote you, your work, your website, etc.




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    The ADHD Productivity Manual
    By Ari Tuckman, PsyD

    This is the closest thing I’ve seen to a comprehensive owner’s manual for your ADHD brain. And like a good owner’s manual, it’s compact, to-the-point, and full of actionable ‘troubleshooting’ prompts/solutions.  
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