Here are some things that happen to me and im not sure if theyre add or just normal stuff
1. Never being able to finish something i plan out to do
2. phasing out in school for many mintues at a time, and not knowing what had happened or was said
3. having my mind wander to the most random things imaginable(spent 15 minutes thinking of spicy chicken)
4. constanly losing little things such as ids, money, keys etc, and having no recollection of where i had put it
5. moments of extreme hyperactivity, where i feel like like running around or screaming etc
6. not being able to do hw for long periods of time
7. listening to someone and forgetting whta they said
8. always having to organize my activities step-by-step or otherwise not being able to complete them
9. forgetting important things. but remembering stupid ones
*all of these things happen to me, some more than others, but not all are constantly happening to me, although others are. Is this add or is it normal? i dont want it to be, last thing in the world is that i want to start having to take ridellin. but im 16, 17 in a month it sounds like you want it to be ADD..a lot of the symptoms are the same for stupidity..but i agree that it depends on your age.. If you're around 14 or 15, it is perfectly normal. It could be ADD but you can't self-diagnose, you have to see a doctor to know for sure. You could also be stressed or overwhelmed with life or you may even be depressed. It's tough sometimes to concentrate on life when you have a lot on your mind. Go see a doctor so you know what is up with you, for sure. That sounds completely normal to me. People with ADD have these problems because their mind is fifty different places at once, not just because they do. I hightly doubt you have ADD, but you could and you can't self-diagnose so seeing a doctor wouldn't be a bad idea. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic disorder that affects millions of American children, and it can persist into adulthood.
Problems generally associated with ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. They can affect nearly every aspect of life. Children and adults with ADHD often struggle with low self-esteem, troubled personal relationships and poor performance in school or at work.
The best treatment for ADHD is a matter of debate. Currently, psychostimulant drugs are the most commonly prescribed medications for treating ADHD. But although these drugs can relieve many symptoms, they don't cure ADHD, and they can sometimes cause troubling side effects. Counseling, special accommodations in the classroom, and family and community support are other key parts of treatment.
At various times, ADHD has been called attention-deficit disorder (ADD), hyperactivity, and even minimal brain dysfunction. But ADHD is the preferred term because it more accurately describes all aspects of the condition. Most doctors believe that a child shouldn't receive a diagnosis of ADHD unless the core symptoms of ADHD appear early in life and create significant problems at home and at school on an ongoing basis.
ADHD symptoms fall into two broad categories:
Inattention
Hyperactivity-impulsive behavior
In general, children are said to have ADHD if they show six or more signs or symptoms from each category for at least six months. These symptoms must significantly affect a child's ability to function in at least two areas of life 鈥?typically at home and at school. This helps ensure that the problem isn't with only a particular teacher or with only parents. Children who have problems in school but get along well at home or with friends are not considered to have ADHD. The same is true of children who are hyperactive or inattentive only at home but whose schoolwork and friendships aren't affected by their behavior.
In most children diagnosed with ADHD, signs and symptoms appear before the age of 7, although they sometimes may occur even earlier.
Inattention
Signs and symptoms of inattention may include:
Often fails to pay close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork or other activities
Often has trouble sustaining attention during tasks or play
Seems not to listen even when spoken to directly
Has difficulty following through on instructions and often fails to finish schoolwork, chores or other tasks
Often has problems organizing tasks or activities
Avoids or dislikes tasks that require sustained mental effort, such as schoolwork or homework
Frequently loses needed items, such as books, pencils, toys or tools
Can be easily distracted
Forgetful often
Hyperactivity-impulsiveness
Signs and symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsive behavior may include:
Fidgets or squirms frequently
Often leaves his or her seat in the classroom or in other situations when remaining seated is expected
Often runs or climbs excessively when it's not appropriate or, if an adolescent, might constantly feel restless
Frequently has difficulty playing quietly
Always seems on the go
Talks excessively
Blurts out the answers before questions have been completely asked
Frequently has difficulty waiting for his or her turn
Often interrupts or intrudes on others' conversations or games
Most healthy children exhibit many of these behaviors at one time or another. For instance, parents may worry that a 3-year-old who can't listen to a story from beginning to end or finish a drawing may have ADHD. But preschoolers normally have a short attention span and aren't able to stick with one activity for long. This doesn't mean they're inattentive 鈥?it simply means they're normal preschoolers.
Even in older children and adolescents, attention span often depends on the level of interest in a particular activity. Most teenagers can listen to music or talk to their friends for hours but may be a lot less focused about homework.
The same is true of hyperactivity. Young children are naturally energetic 鈥?they often wear their parents out long before they're tired. And they may become even more active when they're tired, hungry, anxious or in a new environment. In addition, some children just naturally have a higher activity level than others. Every child is unique. Children should never be classified as having ADHD just because they're different from their friends or siblings.
Most children with ADHD don't have all the signs and symptoms of the disorder, and they may be different in boys and girls. Boys are more likely to be hyperactive, and girls tend to be inattentive. In addition, girls who have trouble paying attention often daydream, but inattentive boys are more likely to play or fiddle aimlessly. Boys also tend to be less compliant with teachers and other adults, so their behavior is often more conspicuous What you describe is more neurological than normal (whatever normal means).
Possibilities:
ADHD - Inattentive Type - or another type of ADHD
Petit Mal (Absence epilepsy, etc.)
CAPD (Central Auditory Processing Disorder)
Possible mild Brain Injury (aka mild TBI/mild ABI/mild head injury/mild concussion)
Other |
