• WHAT IS YOUR ADHD PATTERN?

  • Free Self-Assessment to Better Understand Which ADHD Pattern Is Secretly Controlling Your Life

     

    100 questions and a scoring system designed to bring you more clarity.

     

    I know how it feels and I want to help you find solutions.

     

    Slavica Bogdanov

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  • SCORING SYSTEM

  • For each statement, select:
  • 1 = Rarely
  • 2 = Occasionally
  • 3 = Sometimes
  • 4 = Often
  • 5 = Almost Always

  • SECTION 1 — OVERTHINKING & PARALYSIS

  • 1. I spend more time thinking about tasks than actually starting them.
  • 2. The more important something is, the harder it becomes to begin.
  • 3. I delay starting tasks even when I already know the steps.
  • 4. I mentally rehearse actions repeatedly without taking them.
  • 5. I overanalyze simple decisions until they feel exhausting.
  • 6. I wait until pressure becomes extreme before acting.
  • 7. I avoid tasks because I fear making mistakes.
  • 8. I become mentally stuck between multiple options.
  • 9. I feel overwhelmed before I even begin working.
  • 10. I often know exactly what to do but still fail to start.

  • SECTION 2 — DOPAMINE & STIMULATION SEEKING

  • 11. I quickly lose interest in repetitive tasks.
  • 12. I frequently switch between activities before finishing them.
  • 13. I interrupt important work for quick stimulation.
  • 14. I constantly check my phone even when trying to focus.
  • 15. I become restless when things feel too slow or quiet.
  • 16. I seek excitement even when I should prioritize stability.
  • 17. I struggle to stay engaged without urgency or pressure.
  • 18. I crave novelty even when consistency would help me more.
  • 19. I abandon routines once they stop feeling stimulating.
  • 20. I feel mentally uncomfortable when there is not enough stimulation around me.

  • SECTION 3 — EMOTIONAL OVERLOAD & RSD

  • 21. Criticism affects me more deeply than it affects most people.
  • 22. I replay emotionally difficult conversations repeatedly in my head.
  • 23. Small reactions from others can completely change my mood.
  • 24. I feel emotionally overwhelmed more easily than others around me.
  • 25. I take things personally even when I try not to.
  • 26. I struggle to emotionally move on after conflict.
  • 27. I feel rejected more often than I logically should.
  • 28. Emotional situations drain my energy for long periods of time.
  • 29. I overthink social interactions after they happen.
  • 30. I feel emotionally reactive even when I try to stay rational.

  • SECTION 4—TIME BLINDNESS

  • 31. I regularly underestimate how long things will take.
  • 32. Time seems to disappear without me noticing.
  • 33. I often start tasks later than I intended.
  • 34. I rely on urgency to become productive.
  • 35. I struggle to pace myself over long periods of time.
  • 36. I frequently feel rushed even when I had enough time.
  • 37. I lose track of time while doing certain activities.
  • 38. I struggle to feel future consequences in the present moment.
  • 39. My schedule often collapses because of poor time estimation.
  • 40. I consistently feel behind even when trying hard to stay organized.

  • SECTION 5 — PLANNING & ORGANIZATION

  • 41. I create plans that I struggle to follow consistently.
  • 42. My organization systems work briefly and then collapse.
  • 43. I frequently restart routines from the beginning.
  • 44. I spend time organizing instead of executing.
  • 45. I feel temporarily in control after planning, but it rarely lasts.
  • 46. I struggle to maintain structure without external pressure.
  • 47. I overcomplicate systems that should remain simple.
  • 48. I abandon routines after interruptions.
  • 49. I struggle to turn plans into repeated action.
  • 50. I feel like my life is more chaotic than it should be.

  • SECTION 6—MONEY & IMPULSIVE SPENDING

  • 51. I spend money impulsively even when I know I should not.
  • 52. Buying things temporarily improves my mood.
  • 53. I avoid looking at financial details when stressed.
  • 54. I struggle to maintain long-term budgeting consistency.
  • 55. I make financial decisions that feel good now but create problems later.
  • 56. I underestimate the long-term impact of spending decisions.
  • 57. I frequently justify purchases emotionally.
  • 58. I struggle to delay gratification financially.
  • 59. Financial organization feels mentally exhausting to me.
  • 60. I feel frustrated by repeated financial instability.

  • SECTION 7 – RELATIONSHIPS & COMMUNICATION

  • 61. I often feel misunderstood in relationships.
  • 62. I react emotionally before fully processing situations.
  • 63. Small conflicts can escalate quickly emotionally for me.
  • 64. I struggle to communicate clearly under stress.
  • 65. I become overwhelmed during emotionally intense conversations.
  • 66. My reactions sometimes create relationship problems unintentionally.
  • 67. I replay relationship conflicts repeatedly afterward.
  • 68. I struggle to maintain emotional consistency in relationships.
  • 69. I sometimes withdraw emotionally instead of communicating.
  • 70. I feel frustrated that people do not understand how my mind works.

  • SECTION 8 — AUTHORITY & WORK DYNAMICS

  • 71. I react negatively when I feel controlled.
  • 72. Instructions can create internal resistance even when reasonable.
  • 73. My performance changes depending on who supervises me.
  • 74. I struggle more when autonomy is reduced.
  • 75. Feedback feels emotionally heavier than it should.
  • 76. I become frustrated when expectations feel rigid.
  • 77. I mentally resist authority figures even when externally calm.
  • 78. Structured environments drain my energy quickly.
  • 79. I struggle with consistency in work settings.
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  • 80. I feel more effective when I can work independently.

  • SECTION 9 – OVERCONTROL & MENTAL INTERFERENCE

  • 81. I struggle to leave things alone mentally.
  • 82. I constantly monitor situations even when unnecessary.
  • 83. I feel responsible for fixing problems around me.
  • 84. I interfere with processes that would likely resolve themselves.
  • 85. Relaxing feels uncomfortable because my mind stays active.
  • 86. I overcorrect situations that are not fully under my control.
  • 87. I mentally prepare for problems that may never happen.
  • 88. I feel tension when things are uncertain or unresolved.
  • 89. I struggle to mentally disconnect from ongoing issues.
  • 90. I feel mentally exhausted from constantly managing everything.

  • SECTION 10 – OUTPUT & EXECUTION

  • 91. My results often do not match my actual capability.
  • 92. I struggle to maintain consistent output over time.
  • 93. I leave projects unfinished despite strong intentions.
  • 94. My productivity fluctuates dramatically.
  • 95. I perform inconsistently depending on pressure or urgency.
  • 96. I feel frustrated by my lack of follow-through.
  • 97. I start many things but complete fewer than I should.
  • 98. My execution collapses when structure disappears.
  • 99. I feel capable of more than my results currently show.
  • 100. I struggle to consistently translate effort into measurable progress.

  • SCORING CALCULATION

  • SCORING CALCULATION
    Section Scores
    Each section has 10 questions. Add the 10 answers in each section separately. Each section score ranges from 10 to 50.

    10-19 = Minimal Pattern Presence

    20-29 = Mild Pattern Activation

    30-39 = Moderate Functional Disruption

    40-45 = Strong Pattern Dominance

    46-50 = Severe Pattern Reinforcement

    Total Assessment Score


    The full assessment has 100 questions. Add all 100 answers together for your total score. The total score ranges from 100 to 500.

    100-199 = Minimal Overall Pattern Presence

    200-299 = Mild Overall Pattern Activation

    300-399 = Moderate Overall Functional Disruption

    400-449 = Strong Overall Pattern Dominance

    450-500 = Severe Overall Pattern Reinforcement

  • FINAL INSIGHT

  • Your highest-scoring categories represent the dominant behavioral systems influencing your life.
    These patterns reinforce each other and shape your execution, focus, emotional regulation, work,
    relationships, money, and daily stability.
  • The goal is not to fix everything at once. The goal is to identify where your system breaks first
    and begin correcting the patterns that most consistently interfere with your results.
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