I'm a fourteen year old girl, and i think i have adhd. I'v been looking at websites and books about it and every single symptom seems to be perfectly describing me, the only problem is that I don't remember having these problems when i was younger, i've always been super talkative and hyper, but i was a really good student and i payed attention well, which i don't now. what should i do?
2007-05-15 12:23:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Ask your parents to take you to a Mental Health Center they charge according to income. They will test you. This could be the change of your life-from 14 to 15.
2007-05-15 12:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to quit trying to self-diagnose yourself and look at other factors that could be contributing to the changes. As you are maturing there are obviously hormonal changes going on. Also, how much caffeine do you drink during the day, how have your social contacts changed, your school environment....there are many factors that need to be considered before you decide that you have ADHD. Do not be fooled by those who say that ADHD is not a legitimate disorder -- it really is -- though very often mis-diagnosed and too early diagnosed. I would suggest you talk with a counselor or someone who could help you with this, but start with looking at your life and the things that could be affecting it first.
Good luck!
2007-05-15 12:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by Just gotta know! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to your school counselor, your parents and your doctor. My son has ADHD and is on meds that help. I have ADHD as an adult and never took meds. I just know I need to concentrate and focus and work through the day. This may be what you have been doing until you hit puberty. Puberty will change the chemistry in your body. So go talk to some adults that can help you make the right choices. Good luck.
2007-05-15 12:29:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-04 01:20:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having all the symptoms doesn't nessisarrily mean you have the disorder. It's a genetic thing, not a mental thing anyways. It has many benefeits, physically speaking (something a co-worker with ADD told me, he's less prone to a bunch of other deseases because of it).
You could be uninterested in the schoolwork you have, you could be depressed, you could be a hypercondriac, you could be normal. If it's a concern seek advice from a professional and discuss it with your parents.
2007-05-15 12:34:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rarely do people with ADHD make it until 14 before they are diagnosed. You may be anxious or overwhelmed. Puberty can be hell. Talk to your doctor or a counselor---and no ADHD is not a myth
2007-05-19 11:38:10 · answer #6 · answered by TAT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ADHD is a fairly new diagnosis. frankly it was invented to help keep kids under control. you are already 14. now is an amazing time to start practicing self-control. the children who are taking meds for ADHD don't all have it (I know a few personally). all that said - if you go to a doctor and are persitent enough you can get meds for anything. don't self diagnose. after all that time researching ADHD, you should now search out ways to teach your self to focus and calm down when needed.
2007-05-15 12:30:45 · answer #7 · answered by srog98 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should discuss your concerns with an adult, whether it be a parent, school counselor or school nurse. it is great that you your self recognize that something is going on. Therefore you will respond well to treatment. In the end you will need to see your doctor who will refer you for an evaluation. Good luck.
2007-05-15 12:29:35 · answer #8 · answered by emtd65 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU SHOULD TALK TO YOUR MOM AND DAD AND HAVE THEM TAKE YOU TO THE DR. TO GET TESTED. I DID THAT FOR MY SON AND THEY GAVE HIM MEDICATION CALLED STRATTERA WHICH IS REALY HELPING HIM ALOT. BUT REMEMBER YOU ARE A TEEN GIRL AND HAVE NEW HARMONES PUMP-N THAT MAY HAVE SOME TO DO WITH IT, SO GO TALK TO YOUR DR.
2007-05-15 12:35:15 · answer #9 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its all in your head a.d.h.d and a.d.d its all in your head its just a reason to get pills cause the parents cant dicipline their kids
2007-05-15 12:27:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋