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When I was a kid in the 80s, they said I was “hyperactive.” I’m not sure if ADHD was a thing then.
Yes my mind does wander sometimes when I read. But to most of your other questions I think the answer is no.
I can lose track of time when I’m super focused on what I’m working on. But I imagine that’s the same for a lot of people.
Keep in mind it manifests differently for everyone. I have it pretty mildly, so it's fairly well managed through guanfacine, a similarly mild medication, and lifestyle changes. The only reason my psychiatrist and I know I have it is it "flares up" pretty badly when I'm stressed and my life easily goes off the rails as I increasingly begin to exhibit more ADHD behavior.
It's also possible you don't have it as neurotypical folk experience most ADHD symptoms from time to time, just with less frequency and severity.