|
I think I have some form of ADHD...! But I might be over thinking things?
I've been doing terrible academically lately. The biggest reason is attendance. I'm a freshman in college. I've always had punctuality problems. Every time I plan to shower and leave, I do a lot of things between thinking it and actually doing so. I fix my bag, write, read, or something completely random - the other day I was attempting to fix a stapler I broke! I can't seem to stop. Before I know it - 3 to 5 hours have passed. I don't study. I procrastinate obsessively. I even miss meals. It's like I have no concept of time whatsoever. I always think, "I'm going to study hard from now on." "I'm going to be more organized." "I'm going to do this early." but I never do. My things are a mess but I actually like tidying up - the problem is I just never seem to do so. I'm either an extreme perfectionist about a task or I don't do it at all. I miss deadlines. I'm forgetful. I'm afraid I'm slow and/or stupid. Even though logically speaking I think I'm quite bright - or average at the very least but I often feel that I'm not. I was an honor student in grade school but even then I didn't spend a large amount of time studying. I've always thought maybe I'm just extremely lazy and thus, have tried and wanted to change - but for some reason I just really, really can't. I'm extremely talkative, I have a tendency to guess what a person's trying to say and interrupt before they finish talking, and I often get told that I'm just not trying hard enough. I'm worried because I don't know if I'm just being really lazy and just having the usual priority-issues. I've searched for ADHD symptoms because I couldn't stop thinking about my weird habits and how it's affecting my life. When I told my friends about my concerns though, a couple said I'm over reacting and even thought I was being silly. (Although 2 of my closest friends and aunt support me in this.)
I'm sorry it's lengthy but I can't stop thinking about it. I'm so confused. I can't concentrate at all this week. Am I showing signs of ADHD or is this typical teen behavior?
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category?
Maybe give some free advice about: Mental health?
Try self diagnoses.It could be a sleeping disorder like narcolepsy or sleep apnea and get checked thoroughly for parasites.If you were ever near a cat, you were exposed to toxoplasmosis. Source:www.nexusmagazine.com
]
Reading this was like reading a document about myself! I am JUST like you! I have told my mom about my concerns with me having ADHD or ADD but she gets SUUUPPPEERRRR mad at me. And since I am gifted, the symptoms seem even more accurate. I have no clue why she gets so mad but it's hurting my life and my grades a LOT! I used to be a straight A students, now I am pulling c's and d's. So I know how you feel. I would say go to a doctor for your concerns and ask them to test you. I know I want to do that. Since you are in college you have more freedom to do that. Because if you do have ADHD it may affect your future and present, so get yourself checked out! Good Luck!
]
More Questions: |