ADHDers often leap before they look.
Action without foresight leads to trouble in school, work, and relationships.
The "future you" is often sabotaged by regrettable choices and commitments that cannot be altered.
Action without foresight leads to trouble in school, work, and relationships.
The "future you" is often sabotaged by regrettable choices and commitments that cannot be altered.
Some impulsive behaviors may include:
• inappropriate interruptions
• saying yes without considering other commitments
• poor purchasing decisions
• snacking when bored
• jumping into a new project as soon as an idea sparks
• inappropriate interruptions
• saying yes without considering other commitments
• poor purchasing decisions
• snacking when bored
• jumping into a new project as soon as an idea sparks
These actions may not be a conscious choice but are more of a compulsion or instant reaction.
You jump into action on instinct, without a moment to reflect on the appropriateness or context.
You jump into action on instinct, without a moment to reflect on the appropriateness or context.
This can hurt those around you, often requiring you to "pick up the pieces" after impulsivity has gotten you into trouble.
Sadly, neurotypicals often mistake these impulsive actions for selfishness or lack of caring for others.
Sadly, neurotypicals often mistake these impulsive actions for selfishness or lack of caring for others.
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