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Sleep, tiredness and focus: worth mentioning to your GP

Tiredness can make concentration harder for anyone. That is why it helps to mention sleep when you talk about focus.

Screening is not a diagnosis. You can ask for help without being certain that ADHD is the explanation.

Other explanations matter

NICE asks professionals to consider other conditions and circumstances during an ADHD assessment, including sleep problems.

Source: NICE NG87: recommendations

Notes to bring

Optional.

  1. Roughly when you go to sleep and wake.
  2. How rested you feel.
  3. Any changes in mood or stress.

Source: NHS: ADHD in adults

Questions people ask

Does poor sleep mean I don't have ADHD?

Not necessarily. A professional looks at the full picture.

Choose your next step

By Clairemind · Sources checked 2026-10-19 · General information, not personal medical advice.

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