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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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Thanks :) 
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Hopefully the doc you saw specializes in ADD.
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I did go to the doctor yesterday. She was my general practitioner and needed to give me a referral to the beahvioral/psychiatric center. I guess you have to go to some kind of orientation for 2 hours there...just for one visit!!! But I am going on the 4th, can't wait. I am done being frustrated :P
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So today I had my appoinment at the psychiatric center and I feel as though a weight has lifted off my shoulders. I had to fill out some questions and then I spoke further with the therapist for about a half hour.
I cried when I vented my frustrations because I have been feeling like this for so long. She was AMAZING. She told me that she has no doubt that I have Adult ADD. She also said that she has a best friend with ADD and she felt like I could be her, like the words coming out of my mouth could be her friends words. I told her how I feel intelligent but do not work to my potential. How I lack focus and can't prioritize. How I get down on myself for not completeing of following through on things etc. So on Monday I see the psychiatrist for further evaluation and a medication appt. so they can determine what might work for me. She said they can helo my focus but that I will need to let go of the past and tell myself that I needed to work harder than others but was no less smart and that I need to understand this is an illness beyond my control. She thinks she can help me. I feel so relieved. This is like 15 years if thoughts and frustrations and pieces of the puzzle and now I am getting closer to resolution! I came home and my husband gave me the biggest hug, it is hard for him to see my frustrated and hard on myself all the time. Thanks everyone for your replies. Sorry for the long post but I had to tell.
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