So lately I've been suspecting myself of this, but some people just think I'm full of ****. But in all honesty, those comercials sound so much like me...and I took 4 tests, all saying I'm positive for it. ADD Inattentive Type, Limbic System Hyperactivity, Basal Ganglia Hyperactivity were the most probable areas. Basically it's the kind in which you have a lack of interest and concentration moreso than what people normally think, like being all hyper and stuff. It's also feelings of getting nervous and upset easily, excessive daydreaming, mood problems, can lead to depression..etc etc. I brought this up to my friends, and they just thought I was full of ****...and maybe I am, but this does seem like the right answer. I'm not even doing as good in school lately because I can't remember a damn thing or pay attention. And another thing is, while reading symptoms and taking quizzes, it sounded a lot like my dad as well and could be something he passed on to me. I don't know, maybe I'm just lazy and looking for excuses...but if anyone has opinions...-_-

This part stood out to me:
Most people with this form of ADD are never diagnosed. They do not exhibit enough symptoms that "grate" on the environment to cause others to seek help for them. Yet, they often experience severe disability from the disorder. Instead of help, they get labeled as willful, uninterested, or defiant.

Once upon a time, they thought I was ADD and diagnosed me with it. But then they figured out they were wrong, because I had all the symptoms, but they were not present from a young age (toddler). The symptoms were part of my mood disorder.

In order to have ADD/ADHD, the symptoms must be present since you were little. Like... pre-school little.

Be careful diagnosing ADD/ADHD. Go to a highly trained professional... you don't want to be on Ritalin for nothing.

Once upon a time, they thought I was ADD and diagnosed me with it. But then they figured out they were wrong, because I had all the symptoms, but they were not present from a young age (toddler). The symptoms were part of my mood disorder.

In order to have ADD/ADHD, the symptoms must be present since you were little. Like... pre-school little.

Be careful diagnosing ADD/ADHD. Go to a highly trained professional... you don't want to be on Ritalin for nothing.Thing is, I can't even think that far back actually. :lol: But it seems like the only logical explanation. I should just probably mention it to my doctor when I go.

Thing is, I can't even think that far back actually. :lol: But it seems like the only logical explanation. I should just probably mention it to my doctor when I go.Was concentration part of it for you, though?

Was concentration part of it for you, though?

I have ADD, and it can be a pain if it goes undiagnosed. Talk to your doctor. :)

I have ADD, and it can be a pain if it goes undiagnosed. Talk to your doctor. :)Yeah, I'm planning on it. Whatever it is, ADD or not,it IS a pain right in the ass.

I have ADD, and it can be a pain if it goes undiagnosed. Talk to your doctor. :)

It's true it's really difficult having ADD. I was diagnosed when I was 6 years old. There were times when I couldn't get any work done at all. A kid would tap me on the shoulder and I would talk to them the whole time and not pay attention or get anything done. I was on Ritalin for many years. I'm no longer on it, but it's still a struggle for me to pay attention.

I have ADD but I haven't been diagnosed. I've always had a hard time studying and reading. I have to read something over and over and over for my mind to process it and my memory sucks. Also forget trying to tell me how to do something you have to show me and let me do it or I'll never get it. I was trained in photo (at CVS) with her telling me how to do it and I was so lost once I was shown step by step while doing the process I got it rather quickly

I have ADD but I haven't been diagnosed. I've always had a hard time studying and reading. I have to read something over and over and over for my mind to process it and my memory sucks. Also forget trying to tell me how to do something you have to show me and let me do it or I'll never get it. I was trained in photo (at CVS) with her telling me how to do it and I was so lost once I was shown step by step while doing the process I got it rather quickly
THAT'S EXACTLY how i am. i've been doing awful in school since about 5th grade because of it. i hate having to read books and have tests over them because i'll read one paragraph a thousand times and not be able comprehend what it implies and there's nothing i can do about it. only if it's something interesting or easy to read or whatever, i can pay attention. i have like a 7th grade reading comprehension level because of it. it makes me feel too stupid for school and makes me want to drop out.

THAT'S EXACTLY how i am. i've been doing awful in school since about 5th grade because of it. i hate having to read books and have tests over them because i'll read one paragraph a thousand times and not be able comprehend what it implies and there's nothing i can do about it. only if it's something interesting or easy to read or whatever, i can pay attention. i have like a 7th grade reading comprehension level because of it. it makes me feel too stupid for school and makes me want to drop out.

You're NOT stupid, Sarah.

I've got ADD, been diagnosed with it since I was in grade 2.