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health advisory Hospital Mental Health 2007-11-15 19:00:04

Ok, my name is Shawn. I'm a 16 year old male that thinks he has ADD. The reason I say this is because when I'm reading something or I'm in school. I actually hear what the teacher says but I just cant listen or concentrate. I just sit there and think about a million other things. I almost always day dream and think about doing other fun stuff. The thing is, the only time I can really concentrate is during Video Games or with friends, in school I just CANT focus at all even if I try. Even during tests I finish last because after every problem or every other problem I just sit there and day dream. Do I have ADD? Please help me my parents think i'm being paranoid and refuse to listen.

Answer:

I have the same problem and my friends think i have it, but my parents think its all in my head, and i constantly shake my legs when im sitting down and people say i move around alot. I dont know if i have it and probably find out for a long time but i hope you find the answer to your problem

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Maybe you're like me and can't focus when you either don't care about what's going on, think it's pointless, or would rather be somewhere else. I think ADD is a made up term for overactive people. Doctors are just stupid (not meaning the ones on here).

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You may have ADD, but it takes doctor and evaluations to determine that. I would try discussing it with your school counselor, if they feel like you have a learning disability that needs to be addressed they have an obligation to inform your parents and guide them in ways to help find a solution for you. If your parents hear it from a professional they may be more likely to look into it further.

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ADD is very real and can lead to other issues if not diagnosed and treated properly.