Is it accurate whenever someone says “oh I cant focus on this task, my adhd is kicking in”? I have people in my life that all have been diagnosed adhd but constantly say stuff like this. And they treat adhd like it’s quirky and just random bursts of energy and not being able to focus. Meanwhile I have a friend who has adhd and I see ALL the serious symptoms of adhd. He can’t sleep well. Stays on his phone when he should be doing homework( like a lot lol) can’t focus, mood swings, irritability, hyper focused on non important things, forgets about projects and homework, etc. And I see how it has negatively impacted his life 100%. He has failed classes, gotten kicked out of clubs, you name it. I just have a hard time reconciling the thought of both these types of adhd. The first not really having much of an impact on their lives. They excel at school, work and never have problems with sleep or forgetfulness or any other hallmark symptoms. I’m not saying they don’t have it but I just have a hard time seeing how it’s a disorder that doesn’t really affect their lives that much that’s all. Thoughts?