cant hold a conversation! | ADHD Information
I can relate somewhat!! At a certain point in my life 3 years ago, I thought my adhd was getting worse. It was not getting worse, it seemed that way because I had some significant changes in my life career wise and childrens needs.
I had easily (at times) compensated the prior 10 years because my kids were young and I had a job that I could get away with my compensations in. Since I did not really learn the best ways to handle some things it all came to a head!!!
My symptoms appear to fluctuate throughout my life - even though they don't really. I have had adhd issues since I was a toddler, and it is like being on a roller coaster. It is driven by me reaction to the world with adhd!!! 
Hello!!
I have been concerned about myself lately! Can ADD get worse?
I have noticed that when I have something on my mind. A problem, such as work, boyfriend, family any worries at all. I cannot hold a proper conversation with somebody. I feel like I go off into a trance, I can't focus and I miss big parts of conversations!
I feel like I am being rude to people. Somebody could say "Im pregant!" and I would say "oh..." then five mins laters be like "Oh my god, you're pregnant??"
It's always a delayed reaction. I feel like I don't want to go to lunch with people, I would rather go alone because I can then think things through properly! I am fed up with switching off and in a way it causes me not to fit in! I know if I listened more, I could contribute so much more to a conversation! What should I do? Has my ADD got worse? x
i always have problems with conversations, i usually just speak in sentence fragments because that's just how my brain " downloads" thoughts. when i'm by myself i can think more complex thoughts than when i asked a question, even a question i know the answer to.
When too much is going on in my life, I also find that it gets more difficult. I think simplifying, decluttering, etc helps. Sometimes it makes sense not to go out with people and just take care of oneself.
i find that the more stress i am under the more my inattentive side gets worse.the gp told me to try to avoid strees.i just laughed.I can relate too! People say that I interupt and change the subject a lot, butmy meds help.