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ADD
I asked a question the other day about ADD and how I should tell people (mostly teachers). Well, I told my mom that I needed to go to the doctors to get checked for ADD. She told me I don't have it...I just want to claim I have ADD (which is stupid...). I just want to know, so that I can fix my problems in school, and if I need medication, I can get it. I told her that things are taking longer to register in school and she said "well, yea, because its harder". When its really not. I have a math teacher I had freshman year. It used to be so easy and his pace was fine...he works at the same pace but now I can't pick it up that fast. He often talks and I get off track (its not boredom...I used to be able to control my boredom and still focus...I can't do that anymore). I lose focus really easily. A lot of times (mostly at school) I don't finish things I start (such as flashcards). My mom said that if I had ADD she would be able to recognize it as a mother. She said she would have difficulty getting me to function. Which a lot of times she does. I'll admit half of that is because I rebell against her, but a lot of times I realize she tells me stuff (not just her, people in general) and I'll look like I'm listening but when she leaves, I'll realize that I don't remember ANYTHING she just said. I often say stuff without thinking...people would say "but you just said yes" and I won't remember saying yes, nor will I remember thinking about saying yes...it just came out. I am around my mom a lot, but I don't think enough to where she realizes I have it. I haven't always been like this. I used to be smart as a child, in reading and all. Now I feel SO stupid, its embarassing. My mom doesn't think I have it, and when I told her, she kind of laughed and said "I don't think you have it" like I was stupid. I don't know what to do now. Now that I've told my mom, and lots of other people and no one believes me. But I keep a lot of things to myself. I might act like I know what I'm talking about (referring to a book or something) but I actually have no clue, because I couldn't focus. If a teen thinks they have ADD and researches it, is it wierd for them to admit that they might have a problem? I think my mom thinks that its something the parent is the one who notices, not the kid...but I'm the one who noticed...
Whats the next step I need to take? Now that my mom thinks I'm crazy....
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well you might have it. i think you should talk to your teacher, jsut say 'oh what are some of the signs for ADD because ive been struggiling w/ work and paying attention' teachers will never laugh at you. as for your mom, she probably hasnt noticed your actions. even if seh had she probably wont take you tot he doctors because seh wont want to belive theres anything wrong. so go to a teacher or school nurse and ask about symtoms. then theyll tell your mother and seh cant get mad at you becuse u tried to talk to her.
xo hope this helps xo briana
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You may be left with only one choice; go see a doctor yourself. I don't know how old you are, but if you can't drive, you may need to call the closest doctor to your house, and walk/ride the bus/bike/whatever to go see the doc. Because parents can't always recognize ADD, parents may not be able to deal with the issues of having a "mentally ill child".
It sounds like discussing this with your mother is like banging your head against a brick wall . . . you're getting nowhere. Go yourself.
P.S. Doctors dealing with kids without their parents is more common than you probably think. And make sure you tell the doctor that you're getting no parental support, too. Because he may have some advice for them as well.
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Hey, just tell your mom, 'just to be sure can we go to the doctor i cant control my bordom or myself anymore!'
♥ Michelle
ps if she thinks your crazy ask your dad!
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