i have a serious problem just focusing.... i was diagnosed with it as a child, and i told my doctor this. its getting worse. i am so easily distracted its having an affect on my work and relationship. half the time my fiance says something i have to have him repeat it because i didn't hear it, i was thinking about something else, but then i cant remember what i was thining about, or the train of thoughts is so long and random its just too hard to explain. as much as i try to focus during meetings i find my mind wandering. i've told my dr this and he made me try lexipro because he feels its stress and anxiety. Well lexipro made me feel even worse! i still drifted into random daydreams, and on top of it could barely stay awake! help!!!
2006-10-04 11:37:19 · 10 answers · asked by j 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
hahaha the "a bit thick" response was great! Serisouly, i love the sarcastic ones because i think the same crap when i read other eoples stuff sometimes! Luckily, i'm quite quick, which allows me some cusion in my performance. I'm one of the youngest in my office, and i do a good job, i just know i have the potential for so much more if i didnt get so distracted...
2006-10-04 11:52:16 · update #1
damn that is exactly the freaking problem, i understand my work, i'm very smart and can do it, it just takes me longer becvause instead of just sitting down and doing it, i end up thinking about something random instead.
2006-10-04 11:53:35 · update #2
ok if i had anxiety i would be worried and anxious over stuff right? i can honestly say i have an awesome life, i'm a very happy person. i am pretty laid back. it takes a lot to really make me nervous or worried.... i do get annoyed very easiy though.... if anything the lexipro MADE me feel depressed or something.
2006-10-04 12:20:07 · update #3
Find another doctor and seek their opinion, preferably one that deals pacifically with ADD/ADHD.
Once diagnosed as having ADD or ADHD it is for life, BUT most people do learn coping strategies. I know that stress can and does make symptoms and behaviour worse.
I have included some links for you to check out.
2006-10-04 11:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by Georgie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a high grade Omega 3, getting diagnosed with ADD, is not going to solve the problem, not to mention if you do, it's usually followed up with another drug that may sedate you to allow you to focus, but will interrupt creativity and other useful parts of an overactive brain. You may be deficient of some important vitamins. There is a whole sleugh of possibilities. Consider DNA testing.
I have had clients that were drugged their entire teenagel life and never got better, turned out it was actually lyme disease, or the inability to metabolize B vitamin, or a thyroid in another case. Point is... search for the source...not just the quick fix, because it won't last.
2006-10-04 12:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by ingrace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A classic diagnosis is get your doc to proscribe dexadrene in 5mg tablets. increase the dosage daily until
a) you are climbing the walls and cannot sleep - a classic normal response.
b) you take a nap and cannot stay away. This is the classic response of someone with ADD. .. then you and the doc back off the dosage.
If you get the a result you still might have add, but it is not as clear cut.
I know nothing about lexapro, but doing a quick internet search shows that you are probably getting a standard bad result and you need find another pill if you don't feel better in 1 to 2 weeks of taking it. and lexapro sounds scary to me.
2006-10-04 11:51:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that a friend of mine is in his late 20's and he has been diagnosed with ADD. I know I had a hard time with getting my daughter diagnosed with Adhd. Do you work? If you do possibly your employr may write a not to your dr if you are doing these things like day dreaming at work.
2006-10-04 11:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by momdadand4kids 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thnik your doctor is right but maybe you need to be on a benzo instead. Lexapro is supposed to help with anxiety. I donno. My son takes 40 mg a day and it hasn't helped his anxiety either. Finally put him on a benzo. He has a female friend who had your problem and they put her on Abilify and a benzo. Good luck.
2006-10-04 12:13:30 · answer #5 · answered by goldielocks123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new doctor
2006-10-04 11:45:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch the movie cybil-and watch my nephew and imsure itll rub off
2006-10-04 13:35:05 · answer #7 · answered by DEDRA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor doesn't listen to you, it's time to get another doctor.
2006-10-04 13:47:31 · answer #8 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a naughty kid.
You maybe are just a bit thick - did you ever think of this?
2006-10-04 11:45:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are ADD you can be tested then you can be treated.
2006-10-04 11:46:16 · answer #10 · answered by Erolynne T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋