Are these ADD Symptoms or not?

Question

What does this seemed like to you? ADD symptoms?

1. Inability to focus
2. Distractibility while filing, but more focused in computer work (filing bores me but I am more focused in computer work).
3. Interruptions
4. Disorganization
5. Couldn't remember some things being said before.
6. Losing track of time when having a conversation

Answer 1

YES, here are some others.

1. Failure to pay close attention to details or making careless mistakes when doing schoolwork or other activities
2. Trouble keeping attention focused during play or tasks
3. Appearing not to listen when spoken to
4. Failure to follow instructions or finish tasks
5. Avoiding tasks that require a high amount of mental effort and organization, such as school projects
6. Frequently losing items required to facilitate tasks or activities, such as school supplies
7. Excessive distractibility
8. Forgetfulness
9. Procrastination, inability to begin an activity
10. Difficulties with household activities (cleaning, etc)
11. Difficulty falling asleep
12. Frequent emotional outbursts
13. Easily frustrated
14. Easily distracted

Hyperactivity-impulsive behavior

1. Fidgeting with hands or feet or squirming in seat
2. Leaving seat often, even when inappropriate
3. Running or climbing at inappropriate times
4. Difficulty in quiet play
5. Frequently feeling restless
6. Excessive speech
7. Answering a question before the speaker has finished
8. Failure to await one's turn
9. Interrupting the activities of others at inappropriate times
10. 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; having usually more symptoms of inattention and less of Hyperactivity-impulsive behavior than children. If the patient is not treated appropriately, co-morbid conditions, such as depression, anxiety and self-medicating substance abuse may present as well.

Answer 2

ADD Symptoms and/or ADHD symptoms:

fidgeting with hands or feet difficulty remaining seated
being easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
difficulty awaiting turn in games or group activities
blurting out answers before questions are completed
difficulty in following instructions
difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
shifting from one incomplete task to another
talking excessively
interrupting or intruding on others
not listening to what is being said
forgetting things necessary for tasks or activities
engaging in physically dangerous activities without considering possible consequences

I would personally say that you do not have an ADD. But you can have traits of your personality that resemble these symptoms. You can surely ask a psychotherapist... Good luck.

Answer 3

Do your symptoms cause dysfunction(I mean REAL dysfunction like missing deadlines and all) to your daily life or are distressing? Afterall, ADD is a 'disorder'. If so, you should talk to a counselor about it. If not, then it shouldn't be ADD, but you can still talk to a counselor or doctor about it to get some information.

It may also be depression with the inability to focus and memory loss, but again, it is only a disorder when it's causing you to be dysfunctional or distressed.

Answer 4

That depends!!! How old are you and everyone dislikes certain things!!! Then, pot isn't the answer if you are ADD. Start slowly focusing on the problem areas and keep working till you learn to deal with them!!! It worked for me!!! Pot just makes you STUPID, I know I did that therory too and I quit cause I hate feeling stupid!!!

Answer 5

The most crucial symptom is doing things that get one into trouble even if the consequences are obvious

Answer 6

I think people throw having ADD around way too easily. Maybe you're just human? You should ask a doctor if you really do think you have it.

Answer 7

Yes it is b/c you just cant pay attention. Go to the doctor and they will do this test thing and give you pils it is so easy!

Answer 8

to me it seems like you drift away when something is not interesting to you. Or when sombody talks to you, your mind kinda, "flutters" or "Panics." Even get that, what I call "Weird moment." (A compassionate tendency) Personally, maybe it's just change.

Answer 9

Yes.

I'm Adult ADHD myself, welcome to the "club". There are many helpful websites out there, a quick google search will leave you with HOURS of reading material.

Answer 10

yes they are. you can be cured if you inhale some medical pot.