My friends or family members have asked me not to monopolize conversations, saying that I talk excessively when we are together.

I feel compelled to move around. For example, when watching a movie, I feel driven to get up and move around after only a few minutes.

I generally feel restless, as if I need to be perpetually doing something or going somewhere.

I fidget whenever I need to sit still and concentrate. I tap a pencil, move my feet, or play with my hair, even when in meetings for work and often without consciously doing so.

When doing chores at home, I move from task to task, without finishing anything. Chores are more like a burst of whirlwind activity — things get moved around but rarely cleared off my to-do list totally.

On a whim, I have purchased items I don’t need, even when I can’t afford the items or am watching my money.

I find it difficult to control my emotions. I can anger quickly but the feeling quickly subsides and I may not even remember why I was mad the next day.

I have poor driving skills. I drive too fast, make sudden moves without signaling, get lost, and/or have received tickets for speeding.

I have had car accidents.

I tend to get bored quickly and crave excitement.

I have a difficult time waiting in lines. For example, I try going to the grocery store at off times, such as late at night, when there won’t be a line at the check-out.

I have trouble sleeping. My mind races and I find it hard to turn off my thoughts to relax and fall asleep.

I become physically uncomfortable when I need to sit still for extended times during long work meetings, day-long seminars, and even movies or church. I try to avoid situations where I will need to be still for extended periods.

I finish sentences for other people, even though I know that is inappropriate and sometimes rude.

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