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Posted by Civ on December 1, 2003, at 17:08:31
I'm not sure if I have ADD. It seems to me that there isn't a clear distinction between ADD and compulsive thinking.
These are some of my ADD like symptoms:
racing thoughts
trouble finishing what I start
forgetful at times
easily distracted
I figured it was the combination of anxiety and obsessional thinking. But now I wonder. Last night and today, especially, I just can't concentrate. This has been the case for at least a few months. I know lack of concentration can be a symptom of depression too, but I hope I'm not overlooking ADD. It's so frustrating trying to get an accurate diagnosis.
Posted by dandelion on December 2, 2003, at 8:56:26
In reply to Is it ADD?, posted by Civ on December 1, 2003, at 17:08:31
Assuming you're an adult, check out www.adultadd.com
I had a friend who for years, just considered herself overanxious and unmotivated. Her doctor diagnosed her with Adult ADD a few months ago. I agree, that getting an accurate diagnosis can be difficult; especially when nowadays, almost half the kids in the class are being given Ritalin if they display any bit of distraction at all. Although, I read a study somewhere stating how almost all adults diagnosed with Adult ADD exhibited symptoms as children. Anyway, good luck!
Posted by Susan J on December 2, 2003, at 9:26:00
In reply to Is it ADD?, posted by Civ on December 1, 2003, at 17:08:31
Hello,
I just asked this same question about myself (leave it to the daggumit drug company ads to put the thought in my head). I don't know if I've got that, or if my issues are signs of depression, or side effects of the drug I'm taking.
And Larry Hoover suggested this site to me with a comprehensive test.
http://www.brainplace.com/bp/checklist/
Good luck!
Susan
Posted by Civ on December 2, 2003, at 12:24:04
In reply to Re: Is it ADD? » Civ, posted by Susan J on December 2, 2003, at 9:26:00
To respond to a few issues:
1. I turned 21 last month.
2. I took the test at Dr. Amen's website and came up with these results.
Highly Probable:
ADD Inattentive Type
Cingulate System Hyperactivity
Basal Ganglia Hyperactivity
Limbic System HyperactivityThe other two categories (forgot the names) were not probable.
Posted by Susan J on December 2, 2003, at 12:32:23
In reply to Re: Is it ADD?, posted by Civ on December 2, 2003, at 12:24:04
Hi,
Yeah, my test was high for cingulate and limbic systems, whatever the heck they are. :-) But I found the diet recommendations for each of those categories to be very interesting. If I eat the way it says I should, I *know* that I feel better, more calm, less anxious, cranky, or depressed.
Worth looking into....good luck!
Susan
Posted by Penny on December 2, 2003, at 13:46:26
In reply to Re: Is it ADD? » Civ, posted by Susan J on December 2, 2003, at 9:26:00
Susan,
Thanks for posting that link (and thanks to Lar for telling you about it!). It gave me something to think about after taking the test - I printed out the info and I'm taking it to my pdoc this Friday when I see him....
Hmmm...
P
Posted by squids on December 8, 2003, at 13:04:07
In reply to Is it ADD?, posted by Civ on December 1, 2003, at 17:08:31
I was diagnosed with ADD inattentive this year - I'm in my 30's. I wish I had found out about it much sooner, but I'm glad I found out at all. Suddenly a whole bunch of things started to make sense...
One problem was the inattentive type of ADD wasn't classified until recently. Since I was a daydreaming rather than hyperactive child, it was overlooked while I was growing up.
Another problem is that many doctors do not believe adult ADD exists at all. I was lucky in that after bouncing around different doctors for quite a few years, I just happened to go to one whose specialty was ADD. For many years I thought and was told that I was just a depressive.
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