Is DS hyperactive or just a normal active four year old?

[Lychees]

I've been wondering lately if DS is showing signs of hyperactivity or if he is just an energetic child?

He is bright, happy and sociable but he is constantly on the go from the moment he wakes until he goes to sleep, never tiring until his head touches the pillow. He talks constantly and can never sit and do one task for any amount of time. He's very demanding and impatient. He's at his worst when we are out and about when new surroundings and extra attention send him into a frenzy and he stops listening to me altogether, running off and ignoring me. Total strangers will comment on how much energy he has and how he must wear us out (he does!).

I feel like I've tried everything to get him to behave better and
I will persist but if I'm honest, he's wearing me out so much lately that I'm starting to not enjoy spending time with him.

Is this a phase? Is he just testing boundaries again? Or is this normal?

To be honest, it just sounds like he's a normal four-year-old. My DS is five now and doesn't stop, ever, at all. The shining light is that he happily plays on his own for long stretches of time with minimal noise.
He might feel bored. Does he draw? Drawing was my saving grace, DS will draw for hours and hours none stop when he's not at school.

He might be testing boundaries, it's very possible. Just be sure to show that you're Queen Bee and that if he gets too unruly, you'll put your foot down.

Lychees, I am in the same boat as you. I also have a 4 yo ds with seemingly endless energy and it is hard work. Some people tell me he has adhd, and some people say he's just an energetic 4yo. I also feel worn down. I feel guilty for just wanting him to go away or just sit still and be quiet for a minute. I'll be interested to see the responses on this thread. : )

He sounds normal, there would be something wrong if he didn't have boundless energy at that age! You could get him involved in a few sports to release his energy, he will be calmer having spent a few hours running around.

4yo boys are bonkers! Bonkers is normal.