I am having LOTS of trouble paying attention.Everything seems fine for the 1st 15 minutes then things go blank & things seem confusing.I have trouble at work.I am an adult & still cANT DRIVE because it feels so confusing & I cant pay attention that long.I have trouble even in data entry jobs(&every job)bcoz my mind becomes blank&my head becomes cloudy&everything seems confusing.But I'm an excellent typer.It feels like I dont have mental control over anything & I hardly know whats happening.At school I can never pay attention to the lecturer.But there a couple of days when everything goes into my brain & I can understand everything the teacher says/teaches.I dont know what my problem is&how to solve it.Could anyone please help.I cant use my abilities bcoz of thisBut sometimes everything seems normal.I dont know what causes it & what makes it go away!Could anyone please help me!I dont want to go to a psychiatrist!But I do need help.(i have to work!Ihad this prob ever since I can remember
2006-12-01 12:25:41 · 7 answers · asked by m 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You might have adult ADD you can go to your family doctor and be tested for it.
2006-12-01 12:28:24 · answer #1 · answered by He_Knows_Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about seizures? My friend is 30, and was told the whole time she was growing up that she had adhd because she couldn't focus, etc. After having a baby, the dr noticed that it got worse and did a full neurological work-up. In hindsight, she's been having miniseizures for 26 years, but everyone just said that was the way she was. She's on antiseizure drugs and much better.
If you are getting enough sleep, and eating well and exercising, I'd ask my regular dr to do a screen to check for toxins, heavy metals, etc. If that shows clear, a neurologist would be a good place to continue, to make sure there aren't any other physical reasons. If he finds nothing, he might suggest you visit a psychologist, to assess for psychological reasons.
Take care...and make sure you use a minirecorder for class and work so that you can easily access those things you're skipping out on.
2006-12-02 12:28:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your school's academic services office, they can assess you for a problem the right way. I would not go to a family doctor unless you consider a 2 minute evaluation a diagnostic evaluation. A psychologist can assess you using standardized tests to help understand what is going on and how to treat it. If your school doesn't have one on staff, they can usually refer you to one at no charge for the assessment.
Don't jump to the conclusion that this is adult ADHD/ADD. There are numerous conditions that have the symptoms you described. It's important to also assess for other things to make an accurate diagnosis.
2006-12-01 20:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by couchtalker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have Adult Attention Deficit Disorder. Go to your physician they have medication specially made for adults with ADD. Good Luck!
2006-12-01 21:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by Nerds Rule! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SEE a counsellor or a local doctor.He can refer you to someone that can help.
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2006-12-01 20:28:57 · answer #6 · answered by efc g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-01 20:28:10 · answer #7 · answered by L.J. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋