How do you know you're ADD/ADHD? Seriously!

Asked By: elysiannomad31 31-35, F 5 months ago

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Posted by lija30 Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:39AM

Well when u can't sit still or feel anxious for no reason. If you are talking to someone and can't pay attention or listen for long periods of time then you are ADD.......or you are just some insensitive person who cares only for them self.

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Reply by ikattarri Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:44AM

I ask this in all respect and honesty.. do you have it? because I was curious if that was how you feel. I often wonder what my son feels like. I just see him screaming and jumping ... making me crazy.. yeah.. its wild.
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Reply by lija30 Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:47AM

no but my little cousin had it and he was very anxious and wild but my grandmother put him in alot of activities that kind of retrained his focus. He was able to go to college , have a girilfriend, get a job , cdl and he is a semi trucker driver now at age 22. So I think if you are patient and put your son in alot of activities that calm his wildness then things will be okay.
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Posted by chillsdavis Jan 4th, 2013 at 10:16AM

Been to a shrink, went through all the tests & evaluations - found out at age 40 I'm ADHD, but I've learned to deal with it - most people with ADD/ADHD usually don't get through school, but I got my degree (at age 40).

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Reply by elysiannomad31 Jan 4th, 2013 at 6:21PM

Taking algebra has been a nightmare. Trying to pass a course in math is impossible!
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Reply by chillsdavis Jan 5th, 2013 at 9:43AM

In college I had to take calculus 3 times!
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Posted by Euphio Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:49AM

You go to a doctor, specifically a psychiatrist or neurologist. If they specialize in learning disabilities, you're even better off. Be as honest as possible when answering questions or voicing concerns, because they are more than used to pill-seekers. How you manage your symptoms is ultimately going to have more of an effect on your life than just being clinically diagnosed with it. Good luck.

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Reply by elysiannomad31 Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:53AM

Thanks
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Posted by SoulSeeker67 Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:43AM

A person with ADD tends to have extreme difficulty focusing their mind on anything for any time longer than a few minutes... they are easily bored, other people may observe them to “bounce” from one task to another without getting much done. ADD people struggle to organize and complete jobs, but may be able to easily pay attention when doing something they enjoy. ***(doctors can test for ADD)

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Reply by elysiannomad31 Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:44AM

Sounds a lot like me.
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Posted by ikattarri Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:36AM

take the meds.. make you hyper.. you don't have it.. make you calm you do.. my son has it btw.. he gets calm then angry its weird..

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Reply by FordPrefect42 Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:42AM

The meds they had me on did that too. So not a fan of methylphenidate anymore.
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Posted by walternc Dec 23rd, 2012 at 11:16AM

You are diagnosed with it.
My nephew had it, but he's functioning fine
as an independent adult now.

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Posted by Royael Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:55AM

Have your doctor run some tests to accurately find out.

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Posted by FordPrefect42 Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:41AM

PUPPY!!! Sorry, what?

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Posted by Katanakat Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:37AM

Go to a doctor.

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Posted by grayday104 Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:36AM

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Reply by ikattarri Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:42AM

runs with skittles bag and jumps up and down! hahahaha! catch me now!
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Reply by grayday104 Dec 23rd, 2012 at 2:47AM

Skittles power activate! Vroom Vroom!
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