Hi,
Im new to the whole forum thing...personally i think it rocks. I might be ADD..dont know for sure tho..I would like to know what are the sysmtoms like...My friends tell me that i might be ADD..from what they have observed they tell me that i have a short attention span, cant read anything for more than 5 mins, spaced out and not listening when spoken to, disorganised, unsteady, very anxious, moody, can understand complex principles of chemical engineering (thats what i study)..however simple things go rite out of the roof, not doing well in exams( barely passing...what a contradicton),running away from responsibilities......and some others that i cant remember...so if anyone within this permeable circle has the above mentioned similarities before the diagnosis...lemme know....however looking at the issue skepticallly would imply a list contributed by slack and lack of interest...feel free to judge and debate...laters

Hi 2T3nS3 :) Welcome to the forums! And you came to just the right people to ask.

This is what the internet says the symptoms are:
_ Often fidgeting with hands or feet, or squirming while seated.<?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /><O:P> </O:P>

_ Having difficulty remaining seated.<O:P> </O:P>

_ Being easily distracted by extraneous stimuli.<O:P> </O:P>

_ Having difficulty awaiting turn in games or group activities.<O:P> </O:P>

_ Often blurting out answers before questions are completed.<O:P> </O:P>

_ Having difficulty in following instructions.<O:P> </O:P>

_ Having difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.<O:P> </O:P>

_Often shifting from one uncompleted task to another.<O:P> </O:P>

_ Having difficulty playing quietly.<O:P> </O:P>

_Often talking excessively.<O:P> </O:P>

_ Often interrupting or intruding on others.<O:P> </O:P>

_ Often not listening to what is being said.<O:P> </O:P>

_Often forgetting things necessary for tasks or activities.<O:P> </O:P>

_Often engaging in physically dangerous activities without considering possible consequences.<O:P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </O:P>

<O:P style="MARGIN: 0px"></O:P>_ often fails to give close attention to details. <O:P></O:P>

_ often makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.<O:P> </O:P>

_ often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.<O:P> </O:P>

_ often becomes easily distracted by irrelevant sights, sounds and extraneous stimuli.<O:P> </O:P>

_ often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.<O:P> </O:P>

_often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace.<O:P> </O:P>

_ often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities.<O:P> </O:P>

_ often avoids tasks, such as schoolwork or homework, that require sustained mental effort.<O:P> </O:P>

_ often loses things necessary for tasks or activities, like school assignments, pencils, books, or tools.<O:P> </O:P>

_ often is forgetful in daily activities.<O:P> </O:P>

_ rarely follows instructions carefully and completely

_often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.<O:P> </O:P>

_ often runs, climbs or leaves seat in settings where remaining seated is expected.<O:P> </O:P>

_ often runs about excessively in situations in where it is inappropriate.<O:P> </O:P>

_ often has difficulty playing quietly in leisure activities.<O:P> </O:P>

_ is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor."<O:P> </O:P>

_ often talks excessively.<O:P> </O:P>

_often blurts out answers before hearing the entire question.<O:P> </O:P>

_ often has difficulty awaiting turn or for a turn.<O:P> </O:P>

_ often interrupts or intrudes on others at school or work and at home.<O:P> </O:P>

- often feels and acts restless.<O:P> </O:P>

<O:P style="MARGIN: 0px">And this is what the symptoms are from an ADDer's view:</O:P>

<O:P style="MARGIN: 0px">_ Can't focus</O:P>

<O:P style="MARGIN: 0px">_ No orginization skills</O:P>

<O:P style="MARGIN: 0px">_ Easily zoned out</O:P>

<O:P style="MARGIN: 0px">_ Procrastinates</O:P>

<O:P style="MARGIN: 0px">_ Very hyper</O:P>

<O:P style="MARGIN: 0px">_ Can't sit still</O:P>

<O:P style="MARGIN: 0px">_ Unable to hand in homework, doesn't work well with deadlines, etc.</O:P>

<O:P style="MARGIN: 0px">_ Argues easily</O:P>

<O:P style="MARGIN: 0px">Hope this helps you out!</O:P>

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Great list, Sarah!


2T3nS3 - -

The first thing to do is to go to a psychiatrist that speclializes in ADHD and get evaluated for ADHD.

What, out of Paws' list, are things you do?


Courtney

thats a great listed pawssss a very big thank you for it dorm