While it‘s not a clinical term, “waiting mode” is a common symptom reported by those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). If it’s interfering with your life, working with a therapist can help.

“Waiting mode” is a term used for the phenomenon in which those with ADHD are unable to do anything productive in the hours or days leading up to an important appointment or event. This isn’t an officially documented symptom of ADHD, but…