thanks for the response, and the help. I will see a doctor. A psychiatrist just to be sure. I checked w/my insurance companies directory for help, but it didnt give me much info.
I agree with what you say on school. If you have the attention span for it..great! I know, I couldnt make it past first period without falling asleep.
[QUOTE=floofthegoof]I think the thing that ADDr's need to realize more than anything is the difference between happiness and pleasure, and between unhappiness and pain. Pain can make you happy, pleasure can make you miserable. Pain that makes you happy is to be desired, not avoided. Pleasure that makes you miserable is useless and harmful.
Hello All,
I'm new to the board and had some questions. First, I am very confident I have ADHD.
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Congratulations. Most Adders are not Confident about Anything Much it seems.
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Congratulations. Many of us do not have the Span to Read Much.
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this is what my problem is. First sympton.. my memory! It is completely shot! For example, if I have something in my hand,and put it down..within seconds, I completely forget what I did with it. I cant remember things from one second to the next..which completely screws up my schedules. I never remember when or where I have to be. When I answer the phone, seconds later, I cant remember the persons names. (This has been my worse problem). I try to carry long conversations, but after minutes, I have no clue what the person talking to me is saying. It's weird because, they are still talking, and I mentally.. zone out..when my mind wakes up..the person is usually still talking because I hear and see them, but nothing has registered. it's almost as if I went deaf for a few seconds, and mainly it's because while they are talking, I am already thinking of something else. I just cant focus and am very very easily distracted..
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This sounds lie ADHD. And Alzheimers. Your Age makes ADD more Likely. See a Doctor!
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I believe I am a fairly intelligent person.
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Keep up the confidence! You see? You are more OK than you think! You believe in yourself. More than many of us can say.
School is not a great measure of intelligence, especially when it comes to the ADDer. Unfortunately, school is not about curiosity, wonder, and love. It is often about books of lists to memorize. It is an Initiation Rite---a Hazing Ritual. IMHO. When you are done you have a Prestige Badge and you have Achieved Entrance into A Next Level.
I compare School to Studying for Jeopardy in a Foreign Language. You Learn by Flashcards and Mnemonic Devices, for Points. Not by immersion, for love.
More on this later (If you would like to discuss). It is a particular Hang Up of Mine. Because I teach. Because I hated School.
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ANyone think this sound familiar..Could it be ADHD? Or am I just plain forgetful and unorganized? My question is,if this isnt a medical problem (at least I dont think) what kind of doctor do I see about a possible ADHD diagnosis? A psychologist or my regular family doctor?
Ive read on Adderall, and think it would work miracles on me, and I need to see a doctor, but dont know where to start...
Anything anyone can tell me would be great..thanks all!
[/QUOTE]I think the thing that ADDr's need to realize more than anything is the difference between happiness and pleasure, and between unhappiness and pain. Pain can make you happy, pleasure can make you miserable. Pain that makes you happy is to be desired, not avoided. Pleasure that makes you miserable is useless and harmful. The pain in your legs as you climb a mountain is a good thing, if your goal is to see the top.
As ADDr's we have strong impulses that we must feed, and when we do, it rarely benefits us. To control these impulses, is painful, and beneficial.
First of all, don't expect miracles from adderall or any other medicine. The meds can make a difference but only with alot of determination. It's like digging in the sand with a shovel instead of your hands. You still have to get down and dirty. The benefit is subtle. You have to concentrate on self-discipline. The road ahead will be painful, but also good for you. Learn to like pain. Life, if you're doing it right, is painful. Thanks for the response floofthegoof. ..and I probably exagerrated when I said miracles, but, what im saying is.. I think it would help. I am now 30 years old and made it this far w/out meds. I can go on without, but think it would be in my best interest to get a little help. When you say concentrate on self-discipline, what do you mean? ..and learn to like pain? I am trying to make things better for myself not worse.Hello All,
I'm new to the board and had some questions. First, I am very confident I have ADHD. The more I read, the more I know, this is what my problem is. First sympton.. my memory! It is completely shot! For example, if I have something in my hand,and put it down..within seconds, I completely forget what I did with it. I cant remember things from one second to the next..which completely screws up my schedules. I never remember when or where I have to be. When I answer the phone, seconds later, I cant remember the persons names. (This has been my worse problem). I try to carry long conversations, but after minutes, I have no clue what the person talking to me is saying. It's weird because, they are still talking, and I mentally.. zone out..when my mind wakes up..the person is usually still talking because I hear and see them, but nothing has registered. it's almost as if I went deaf for a few seconds, and mainly it's because while they are talking, I am already thinking of something else. I just cant focus and am very very easily distracted..
I believe I am a fairly intelligent person. Unfortunately, I never went to college and did poorly in high school because of how easily distracted I am. I couldnt pay attention, got bored easily, and would then lose concentration. It's frustrating because I want to do things, but mentally, I cant. Ive tried little things to help..like using a planner, I have a white board which i try to note all my appt's, but..you guessed it..I FORGET TO LOOK AT IT!! lol..
ANyone think this sound familiar..Could it be ADHD? Or am I just plain forgetful and unorganized? My question is,if this isnt a medical problem (at least I dont think) what kind of doctor do I see about a possible ADHD diagnosis? A psychologist or my regular family doctor?
Ive read on Adderall, and think it would work miracles on me, and I need to see a doctor, but dont know where to start...
Anything anyone can tell me would be great..thanks all!
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