Does this sound like ADD?

Question

I noticed alot that when someone is talking to me, I often find myself thinking about something else when I should be paying attention to them. It's as if they are completely tuned out. I'm not doing it deliberately either. If this doesn't sound like ADD, then what else could it be?

Answer 1

dude i have ad/hd adult ad/hd at tht and man it sucks, but once you know you're aflicted with it then you can get along better cause you can catch yourself doing things like tht. sometimes i start driving some where and just keep going down the rod and forget i was going somewhere and then bamb it hits me like what the heck doddle am i doing. so go get checked for it, just dont take the drugs for it cause they make you feel all stupid and blah blah, i hate tht feeling.

Answer 2

There's more to ADD than not just paying attention. Maybe you have other things going on. Maybe the topic of discussion isn't grabbing you, like someone said, they are boring. He he...

Symptoms

The symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) include:

1) Inattention, which is having a short attention span and being easily distracted.
2) Impulsivity, which can cause a person to do dangerous or unwise things without thinking about the consequences.
3) Hyperactivity, which is inappropriate or excessive activity.

These symptoms affect people in all age groups who have ADHD. However, typical behavior varies by age.

The presence of ADHD may be indicated by:

Low grades or test scores, including achievement tests.
Poor organization and study skills.
Socialization problems and feeling rejected by peers.
Problems with self-esteem.
Teens between the ages of 13 and 18 may be in better control of disruptive behavior related to hyperactivity. Other problems that began in earlier years may continue or become worse when ADHD is not treated. Teens with inattention problems who previously managed to cope may start to fall behind in schoolwork. This is especially true when major changes occur, such as starting at a new school or going to college.

Symptoms of ADHD in adults may not be as noticeable. Many adults with ADHD have not been diagnosed and treated. These people can develop problems such as depression and difficulty maintaining a job.

There are several other conditions with symptoms similar to ADHD. For example, sometimes bipolar disorder and ADHD can be confused. It can be difficult to determine whether symptoms are caused by ADHD, another condition, or both. 7

Answer 3

do you forget things , like do not bring your needed books to school or work, can you concentrate for a long period of time , for instance could you work at a desk from 9 to 5 or do you need to be doing different things at different times . Do you need a challenge to stay focussed? these are signs of ADD or ADHD. I have 2 in my family what you mention could be part of it but also that the people who are speaking to you are not interested. A dr.told me when my son was in school that he could concentrate on the teacher's talk but then a car would honk outside and his attention would be on the noise outside.

Answer 4

I would make an appt with your family doc and ask him to do a quick ADD questionnaire with you. You can even do one on line that is the same he would do. Oddly enough what the first guy said could be true also. They may just be boring, lol. I have undiagnosed adult ADD also. I am just to scared to go to the doctors, for reasons unknown to me. Anyway. . .Good luck and God Bless you.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Hi.

It does sound like one small part of AD/HD, but it also sounds like something almost everyone I know does, to different degrees.
This alone isn't what I would consider to be 'enough' to even seek testing for AD/HD (which can be intensive, expensive, and at times still inconclusive.)

Go to a good AD/HD website and have a good look at the other signs and symptoms of AD/HD, bearing in mind that they have to be persistent, occurred since at least the age of six (technically, before age seven), and, must SIGNIFICANTLY DISRUPT your ABILITY TO FUNCTION normally in at least TWO realms of your life (i.e. you've lost jobs because of symptoms and/or you've done poorly both academically and socially at school because of them, and/or your partner has threatened to or has actually left you because of them, etc.)

ALMOST ALL of the symptoms of AD/HD are behaviours and challenges that exist in the general population of non-AD/HD adults.

The issue is that in a person with AD/HD, their actual overall functioning suffers very significantly because of
- the seriousness,
- the number,
- the persistence, and
- thedisruption caused by
. . . . those symptoms.

Because most AD/HD sypmtoms are things that others also struggle with some aspect of, to a lesser degree and with more success, the good news is that the books and websites for those of us with AD/HD can be useful for others. Whether or not you are diagnosed, you can read up on some of the strategies and advice given to those with AD/HD, and apply them for increased success in your own life. Info given to us on how to tackle organization, and social skills, could be particularly helpful.

One good book for you to check out might be
"What Does Everybody (everyone?) Else Know That I Don't?"
which is a book about social skills and interactions for adults with AD/HD.

Answer 7

It could be. If I was you I would talk to my doctor about it. He will be able to talk with you and see what problems you are having and decide what the best course of treatment is going to be. good Luck!!!

Answer 8

Maybe Bi-polar Disorder. Talk to your doctor.

Answer 9

Yep. Sounds like ADD to me

Answer 10

yes.
do you also have a thing with having the toe thing on socks 'just right'? this is one of the 'oh yeah, it's ADD' things.