ADD Tendencies?

I've talked with my doctor and he says that I have symptoms of ADD. Personally, I'm not exactly sure what the disorder is. I'm 19, so I guess he considers it to be adult add.

The only things that really stand out for myself is that with certain people I tend to talk constantly, like nonstop. I blurt out out random things that are on my mind, kind of unconciously. It makes me wonder if the people around me are embarassed because of it. I can't help it..

Or I may interrupt people when they are talking, more now so then when I was younger. I don't think I have trouble staying in one place, but I feel that I have to constantly have something to do, otherwise I get bored and lose interest. I don't know what's wrong with me really? Any advice?

It really means you have trouble with your attention span. You have to much to think about.
Ask about getting on some meds to help.

It sounds like you are hypomanic, not ADD. With a good cognitive therapist, you can work on slowing yourself down and not interrupting people. If you have "racing thoughts", there are some meds for that, too. Talk to a counselor first!

Just b/c you interrupt people doesn't mean you have ADD. I was diagnosed with ADHD in college. Do you forget where you place simple items...such as keys, wallet? Can you sit down and read a book without getting distracted after reading two pages and move on to something else? Do you have troubles in Math and F. Language? HAve you ever had substance abuse problems or been in trouble with the law? Do you forget to pay your bills? Have you been tested by a professional for your concerns? Most people tend to engage in a conversation without listening. They are too busy thinking of a comback and tend to blurt out their response to a conversation. I think if you are concerned you should get examined by a professional. There are plenty of great medications that can help you if you do have ADD. My friends can definately tell when I don't take my medication and I am thank ful they have good sense of humor as I know I can get annoying. Good Luck!

It sounds more like ADHD (attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder).
ADHD causes lots of things like what you are describing. You feel like your brain has to constantly be going and often it's doing a million different things at once. That's where the attention issues come into play. It's hard to just sit and pay attention to someone/thing without doing several other things too. I drive people nuts all the time because I can't just sit and listen when they are talking to me. I have to be doing something else (like doodling or something else). They always think I'm not listening and I have to explain to them that I am, I just have ADHD and can't focus on what they are saying if I'm not doing something with my hands too.

I was diagnosed as a child, roughly 20 years ago (omg, am i that old already...eek!). There are medications you can take that help (although not everyone needs them....I don't). There are also many coping strategies that you can use to help yourself (such as instead of interupting someone, jot down a note in a little notebook about what you wanted to point out, so when they are done speaking, you can bring up your point.)

My best advice is to seek out a doctor for a diagnosis. Then you can work with your doctor on ways to deal with it...you may have to request a referal to a counselor or other specialist if they just want to give you some meds and not any other options.

Sorry for the rambling...yet another drawback to ADHD!