I have been thinking about asking my Psychiatrist if I could get tested for ADHD. I've tried to bring up the topic a couple of times, but for some reason, I just never end up doing it.
I'm 21 and in college. I have OCD and SA, which makes life pretty challenging. I have this overwhelming desire for perfection, but I can never meet those standards, because I am so disorganized.
My bedroom is a disaster. I have clothes all over the place as well as countless papers. When I actually need something, I can't find it. I hate the disorganization, but I just can't seem to make it neat. For school, I have one folder with every single paper, even though my OCD traits would love for me to organize everything. I just can't do it.
I also procrastinate horribly. A few weeks ago, I should have been studying for my Statistics final. I hadn't even opened the book, even though I had been off from school for the last two days and the final was the next morning. If I do try to study, most of the time I can't focus at all. I just want to get up and do something else. I usually get up every five minutes, put on music, and move around, as dumb as that sounds. I had actually tried walking around while reading my textbook to see if it helped at all. Most of the time, if I start something at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, I have barely made any progress by 2:00 AM. It's amazing how little I accomplish, even though I feel like I should be able to do a lot in 11 hours. My most productive studying seems to be 1 hour before the exam. Sometimes I'll do well, and other times I won't. I know that I could do a lot better, if only I could study. I also had to write a 7 page paper for one of my classes, which I started the night before. No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to have productive thinking unless I am facing a time constraint. Surprisingly, my grades are pretty good, but I have this strong feeling of underachievement. I feel like even though I've done well, I could have done so much better had I been more focused.
I'm 21 and in college. I have OCD and SA, which makes life pretty challenging. I have this overwhelming desire for perfection, but I can never meet those standards, because I am so disorganized.
My bedroom is a disaster. I have clothes all over the place as well as countless papers. When I actually need something, I can't find it. I hate the disorganization, but I just can't seem to make it neat. For school, I have one folder with every single paper, even though my OCD traits would love for me to organize everything. I just can't do it.
I also procrastinate horribly. A few weeks ago, I should have been studying for my Statistics final. I hadn't even opened the book, even though I had been off from school for the last two days and the final was the next morning. If I do try to study, most of the time I can't focus at all. I just want to get up and do something else. I usually get up every five minutes, put on music, and move around, as dumb as that sounds. I had actually tried walking around while reading my textbook to see if it helped at all. Most of the time, if I start something at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, I have barely made any progress by 2:00 AM. It's amazing how little I accomplish, even though I feel like I should be able to do a lot in 11 hours. My most productive studying seems to be 1 hour before the exam. Sometimes I'll do well, and other times I won't. I know that I could do a lot better, if only I could study. I also had to write a 7 page paper for one of my classes, which I started the night before. No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to have productive thinking unless I am facing a time constraint. Surprisingly, my grades are pretty good, but I have this strong feeling of underachievement. I feel like even though I've done well, I could have done so much better had I been more focused.
Speaking of focusing, I seem to have quite a bit of trouble learning material in class. I usually have to learn everything the night before the test. If I'm not interested in the subject, or it's complicated, I end up cramming at the last minute.
In general, I procrastinate a lot. I've been meaning to mail thank you notes from my birthday, which was back in November. I have the thank you cards, but I just can never get around to writing them. I literally procrastinate with everything. I should have scheduled classes for my next semester three weeks ago, but I still haven't finished choosing them, and I go back to school on Monday.
I don't seem to have any hyperactivity.
I am sure that there are other things, but I can't think of them right now. Is it worthwhile to mention this to my doctor? I just don't want to look stupid, and him be like "that's definitely not characteristic of ADHD." I appreciate any input.
In general, I procrastinate a lot. I've been meaning to mail thank you notes from my birthday, which was back in November. I have the thank you cards, but I just can never get around to writing them. I literally procrastinate with everything. I should have scheduled classes for my next semester three weeks ago, but I still haven't finished choosing them, and I go back to school on Monday.
I don't seem to have any hyperactivity.
I am sure that there are other things, but I can't think of them right now. Is it worthwhile to mention this to my doctor? I just don't want to look stupid, and him be like "that's definitely not characteristic of ADHD." I appreciate any input.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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