What is sluggish cognitive tempo?

Sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) may be considered a subtype or a distinct condition related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD); there is no consensus within the medical community. SCT symptoms include physical hypoactivity and inattentiveness.

How do members experience sluggish cognitive tempo?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with sluggish cognitive tempo*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for sluggish cognitive tempo*

Who has sluggish cognitive tempo on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 15
30s 14
40s 15
50s 20
60s 15
70+ 8

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 45
Female 46