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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurologic syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distrac...
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Hi,
I have had a suspicion for many years that I have ADD or ADHD I guess it would be as I am 26 years old. I was reading through some of the posts and find many similarities. I was just wondering if someone could give me some input and what the next step is. Following are some of the reasons I feel I may have this: I can barely finish a book, even if I love it. I prob have 5 half read books on my shelf. I have a very hard time motivating myself for school work often procrastinating until the last minute when I have every intention of doing it in a timely manner. I can't keep organized. I am great at organizing, but it only stays that way for a week or so. During conversations I zone off. I think I am listening though. I always ask my husband to repeat himself even though I was making eye contact and "listening". I always start little projects and never finish them. It really sucks because I feel like I do not accomplish enough. I am still trying to finish my degree and I am 26! And it is kind of a cycle because I have a nice life and I would not consider myself a depressed person my any means. But I get down on myself for not being able to complete what I want to do and it hurts my self worth. Can anyone shed some light on this? I really have felt this way for a long time, I am afraid if I go to the doctor they will say " well you are a wife, mother, employee and student...you are just busy". I am really frustrated. Posted on 11/18/08, 02:11 pm |
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yes, no, maybe, I don't know, ask a doctor :P 
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I know, I have an appointment in one week. I think I just sort of fear their response and I don't really know how to explain myself. It's like I think they will say "eh, you are just lazy and unable to motivate yourself". Ha ha, I like your avatar!
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all of those things are the same kind of things that i have struggled with my whole life, i never really even knew what add was until i went to my doctor and he explained. i always just thought that i wasn't disciplined enough or i was lazy, seriously. i didn't know why i just couldn't get it together-when i found out it was like a HUGE relief. my dad has it too and he put it perfectly: its like driving with the E-brake on your whole life and when you get diagnosed and treated you can finally cruise to where you want to go.
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Thanks. I like the way your dad put it. I am hoping that when I see the doctor next week she will get where I am coming from and we can attack this head on.
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For a diagnoses of ADD you must have displayed symptoms before seven years of age. School history is important.
Depression and anxiety together or seperate can produce similar symptoms. Learning disabilities can cause similar symptoms. If your reading makes you tired after a while and you want to sleep, it could be an eye tracking problem causing muscle fatigue. I'm just throwing other avenues of possibilities for you're symptoms. In reality you would like to be free of the symptoms. In the least know why you have them. Hope things get clearer soon.
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Just to clarify...I meant adult ADD not ADHD, I don't have hyperactivity.
As I have mentioned, I have had a suspicion of this issue for many years. I def can't remember how I felt when I was seven but I can be certain that it could have been overlooked. ADD was not as talked about as it is today. I do know that when school became something involving homework and projects as opposed to recess and snack time I was always a "student does not work until full potential" type. But what you say is true, in the end, I just like to know why I have these symptoms and what I can do to lessen them.
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Well, IMO I would say it's very likely that you have ADD. But I am not a doctor. The symptoms that you discribe are classic, but it all depends on the doctor that you are seeing. They will most likely give you a form where you have to rate the frequency of different characteristics in yourself. Just be very honest. It could be something else, but that is for the doctor to decide. Hope things get better for you. ADD/ADHD is a rough road.
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Thank you everyone for your replies. I am hoping to get some professional answers on Wednesday. :)
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I find it hard to focus, stand in line, wait for things, very impatient, etc. Have a hard tiime being in my own skin sometimes. But am afraid of the stimulants.
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Taylor, I'm 52 and have struggled with the things that you described my whole life. It finally got to the point that I had to WRITE (because I wasn't going to remember) all of my concerns and speak to my doc. He increased my effexor then a month later put me on a low mg of Adderall. It makes all the difference in the world, but now I have to deal with the mess that has resulted from so many years of dealing with this problem.
I think that people who have not dealt with ADHD have no idea how painful it is to live with. It's wonderful that you have recognized (at your young age) that you may have a problem! Good luck at the docs! Karen
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