I constantly have to be moving. I tried to sit still for church this morning, but I ended up peeling the foil off the gum wrapper paper. I have trouble making eye contact for long periods of time- my eyes end up darting all over the place. If I have to stay in one place, I'll twiddle my thumbs, pat my legs with my palms, shake my foot, click my tongue- anything. I physically CAN'T sit still!
I'm 14. I do extremely well in school. I don't get in fights, I don't backtalk, I have good friends. I have hypothyroidism and I'm medicated for that.
And don't be like "Go to the doctor don't ask people online". I've been to the doctor. One said "mixed type ADHD" without even explaining what that meant. He didn't prescribe anything. He didn't tell me what I could do to fix it.
I constantly need to move my hands, usually with a pencil. My school papers are littered with doodles. I can't keep a sheet of paper clean unles I force myself!!
I also have insomnia.
-from the hypochondriac
2007-05-13 09:08:02 · 4 answers · asked by cheesey 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Ignore Meinsla! it is not Aspergers. That label has been thrown around so much lately it is ridiculous. ADHD mixed type is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with both increased energy (hyper) and inattention.
If you grades are good don't worry about it.
It sounds like you are more anxious than anything. Relax. You may outgrow it.
2007-05-19 01:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by TAT 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It just sounds like you are a very active, high energy person. Sounds like both your mind and body are always busy and active. I bet you have a high metabolism and are fairly thin. Make sure when you grow up, you don't pick a desk job. Go into a field that will appreciate all of the physical and mental energy you can bring to your job! You get good grades, so you can and do pay attention. I see both curiosity (eyes darting around) and boredom (can't sit still). You are probably an excellent multi-tasker!
Don't let the couch potatos pull you down!
2007-05-13 10:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorta sounds like Asperger's syndrome actually (also referred to as High-function Autism). How well do you socialize with others?
2007-05-13 09:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go here
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/symptom.htm
I would suggest you start a strenuous exercise program
2007-05-13 09:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋