What exactly is ADHD & how do you know if you have it???

Answer 1

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I have a milder form, ADD (not hyperactivity). For me, when I'm not on medication, I space out when people are talking to me. Everything goes in one ear and out the other. It frustrates people around me because I can pay attention to television because it's passive, but not a conversation.

Also, when I read a book, I'll find myself drifting off into thought as my eyes are still scanning the words, but not comprehending them. I'll read a whole page before I realize I didn't read a thing. I'll have to read the same page over & over.

Answer 2

ADD/ADHD is when you cannot stay on track. With ADHD you are also hyperactive and cannot sit still. Say you are reading a book and you look up to see what time it is well when you went to go back to reading your book you would have no clue where you were in the book and would have to start the page all over again. This is ADD.

Answer 3

The criteria used to make a diagnosis of ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, can be found in the BehaveNet "clinical capsules" section that has the complete DSM-IV TR on it. The web address for ADHD is: www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/adhd.htm

The only appropriate way to know that you have it is for a licensed mental health clinician (for example, an LMFT, psychologist, LCSW, or psychiatrist) to diagnose you as having the disorder. It is virtually impossible for someone without a clinical background to diagnose another person; and impossible for anyone to diagnose him/herself appropriately.

ADHD is a psychological disorder that affects one's attention and activity levels, and it is not just a learning disorder--it does makes it more difficult for someone with the disorder to learn in a traditional classroom setting. ADHD usually negatively impacts one's relationships with family and friends, makes it more difficult to work in some usual job settings, and affects one's concentration and attention to detail as well.

Although ADHD is often treated with "psychostimulant" medications, such as amphetamines (Adderal), Ritalin, and other medications, it is also possible for people with ADHD to learn different ways to cope with their disorder without medications. Very often learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, are associated with ADHD. These disorders require specialized treatment as well.

Answer 4

ADHD= attention deficit hyperactivity disorder which is a Learning disorder that makes u unable to learn as quickly as most people can like say me which i have also and the only way u can tell if u have it is get tested

Answer 5

Go to google and type in ADD. There are so many websits with information. I found an ADD Checklist of symptoms. It really is informative and if you do go to a doctor to be tested, you'll already have some very helpful information that will help him in his diagnosis. The website is: www.oneaddplace.com. Scroll down almost to the bottom of the site. The checklist you want is the one by by Dr. Amen.

Answer 6

Hi Mandy. The site below will answer your questions. Take care.