i suffer from the following and have all my life .
The only reason this has come to my attention is because my son is exactly the same and they think he has ADHD ???
ATTENTION SYMPTOMS
Fail to give close attention to detail
Struggle to sustain attention to tasks
Lose things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g. books, tools, files)
Have difficulty in organising tasks or activities
Avoid, dislike or reluctantly engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort
Seem not to be listening when spoken to directly
Forgetful during routine daily tasks
Easily distracted
HYPERACTIVITY AND IMPULSIVITY
Fidget with hands or feet or move around a lot when seated
Feel restless or agitated
Is "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor"
Talk excessively
Have difficulty awaiting turn (e.g. In a queue)
Interrupt or intrudes on others (e.g. Interrupts in conversations)
I KNOW YOU ARE NOT DOCTORS , I JUST WANT AN OPINION..THANKS
2006-10-15 23:44:21 · 12 answers · asked by please help! 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Look at the web site below, it is all about ADHD in adults. Then after that seek medical advice.
2006-10-16 02:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ADHD is characterised by rapid speed of thought so no I really don't think so. I could walk to the moon and back in the time it takes him to get out the words. And how long exactly does he need to be in office before he can say the word nuclear properly.
2016-05-22 05:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, ADHD is a convenient label for the use of social workers etc. many of the symptoms you give could be attributed to any number of people in different combinations.You are unique as we all are, just accept who and what you are, be happy and get on with life without worrying about pointless labels
2006-10-16 00:14:08 · answer #3 · answered by muttsnutts 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd say not but then I feel there are a lot of kids (and people) out there that are diagnosed or claim to have ADHD when they don't. I suffer from many of the above sysmptoms but can usually think of reasons for them apart from claiming ADHD.
Have you tried changing your diet, eating more healthily, exercising etc?
2006-10-15 23:55:04 · answer #4 · answered by nickthesurfer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is entirely possible that you do and now your son may also but as you know some of us are better at handling the symptoms and overcome to be functioning adults without intervention however if the problems are impeding with his ability to learn then seek help for him. As far as you are concerned treatment may not be warented as it seems that you can focus and overcome the symptoms. reaper out.......
2006-10-15 23:58:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it, possibly. I have been dealing with children with adhd for quite some time.
2006-10-16 00:01:12 · answer #6 · answered by Kelly m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible for adult to suffer from this condition but most do tend to outgrow it if you have any concerns see your dr who can help you with medication good luck
2006-10-15 23:52:34 · answer #7 · answered by vicky s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it, yeah, but if things in your life are going smoothly, it's nothing to worry about.
As people get older, they get better at dealing with their ADHD.
2006-10-15 23:47:38 · answer #8 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the length of your post.
You do not have ADHD
2006-10-15 23:54:09 · answer #9 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have the symptoms you described then possible you do.
2006-10-15 23:47:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋