How do I know if I have ADHD??

Question

Well, I have 26 now, but there have been instances when people have told me that I have it. When I was a kid I didn't have many problems in school; I got good grades all the time. Now, when I'm in class - I have to answer the questions out loud and "disturb" other classmates ... am I weird or what? HELP!

Answer 1

The symptoms of ADHD fall into the following two broad categories:[6]

Inattention:

Failing to pay close attention to details or making careless mistakes when doing schoolwork or other activities
Trouble keeping attention focused during play or tasks
Appearing not to listen when spoken to
Failing to follow instructions or finish tasks
Avoiding tasks that require a high amount of mental effort and organization, such as school projects
Frequently losing items required to facilitate tasks or activities, such as school supplies
Excessive distractibility
Forgetfulness
Procrastination, inability to begin an activity
Difficulties with household activities (cleaning, paying bills, etc.)
Hyperactivity-impulsive behavior

Fidgeting with hands or feet or squirming in seat
Leaving seat often, even when inappropriate
Running or climbing at inappropriate times
Difficulty in quiet play
Frequently feeling restless
Excessive speech
Answering a question before the speaker has finished
Failing to await one's turn
Interrupting the activities of others at inappropriate times
Impulsive spending, leading to financial difficulties
A positive diagnosis is usually only made if the person has experienced six of the above symptoms for at least three months. Symptoms must appear consistently in varied environments (e.g., not only at home or only at school) and interfere with function. One of the difficulties in diagnosis is the incidence of co-morbid conditions, especially the presence of bipolar disorder which is being reported at earlier ages than previously described.

Children who grow up with ADHD often continue to have symptoms as they grow into adulthood. Adults face some of their greatest challenges in the areas of self-control and self-motivation, as well as executive functioning (also known as working memory). If the patient is not treated appropriately, co-morbid conditions, such as depression, anxiety and self-medicating substance abuse may present as well. If a patient presents with such conditions as well, the co-morbid condition may be treated first, or simultaneously.

Answer 2

get as many books at the library to read on the subject, find papers about it and call your docter and ask for info on the subject and see if you can even make an appointment to talk with your docter about your concerns. My daughters friend is in 4 th grade but for smarts should be getting done with 6th or starting 7th grade but socially needs to be with her age group from the adhd and my friends son the same way. he leads in some areas really well (not in all ) but socially not there from adhd. both great kids and very friendly they just have more energy. My son is in first grade and his little friend has it and is learning 3 laungueges and very smart and even with meds can not sit still well. she learns fast as lightning. but with her socially can not skip the grades.

Answer 3

There is a difference between a "naughty" child and and ADHD child. You seem to fall into the naughty category. Keep your mouth shut and stop disturbing others.

Answer 4

Yeah life sucks like that sometimes .We all have ADHD to some degree but the onlt way to know for sure is to get tested for it .Maybe you need meds or some help . Talk to your Dr.

Answer 5

ADHD sympyoms are lack or concentration almost constantly, noy being able to sit still, being loud...things like that. why dont you ask your doctor about it or something?

Answer 6

It doesn't sound to me like you have it but why don't you see your doctor to put your mind at rest. They might find that its something else!

Answer 7

Well, you'll know if...... sorry, what was the question again???