Sitemap

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

I was never a trouble maker at school, very quiet, and I've always been called a "dreamer" or that my "head was in the clouds". My mum always said that I seemed to "switch off" aswell.

I had trouble with most subjects and just couldn't concentrate on them, unless it was art or music related .

I have trouble concentrating, I start lots of things but rarely finish them, I fidget, I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety in the past... many other symptoms that make me believe I could possibly have ADD. I'm 22.

What do you think? (I know I need to see a doctor, but I wanted a second opinion first)

Answer:

I have done lots of reading on the subject and to me it sounds like you do have it. Many times girls go undiagnosed because they usually don't have the hyperactivity part.It is not unusual for people with ADD to be able to concentrate on what they like and have trouble concentrating with other areas. That is to be expected with ADD even though it is a frustrating aspect. I think you should bring it up to your dr.

---

great place to get a second opinion (before the first?)!

i don't think its add - if you can choose to concentrate on stuff youfind interesting, then that is probably why - my best friend is totally stupid on most things in life, but he kicks a$s at video games - WHY? because he likes the second thing and doesn't care about the rest.

you may not be finishing stuff due to your own insecurities - i dont finish things because if ear judgement - i dont want someone to insult my final project or say something i did was crappy - so if i don't finish it , i don't hav eto accept criticism What's your real reason for not finishing stuff?

---

Yes you could have ADD... It's defiantly worth talking to yr doc about it- like you said..

Look into similar disorders too..

I switch off a lot and am a dreamer because of Asperger's Syndrome..

---

Wanna get some pizza?

---