what is adhd?

Question

ok well i have adhd and i got it from my dad i kno it means attention defesate hyperactivity disorder but what are the weird symptoms of it casue im not always hyper what else does t do to u

Answer 1

This are the symptoms of ADHD:

Inattention

1. Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.
2. Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.
3. Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
4. Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).
5. Often has trouble organizing activities.
6. Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).
7. Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).
8. Is often easily distracted.
9. Is often forgetful in daily activities.


Hyperactivity

1. Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.
2. Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected.
3. Often runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may feel very restless).
4. Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly.
5. Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor".
6. Often talks excessively.

Impulsivity

1. Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished.
2. Often has trouble waiting one's turn.
3. Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).

Answer 2

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD is a medical condition that affects how well someone can sit still, focus, and pay attention. People with ADHD have differences in the parts of their brains that control attention and activity. This means that they may have trouble focusing on certain tasks and subjects, or they may seem "wired," act impulsively, and get into trouble.

Some of the signs of ADHD are when someone:

* has difficulty paying attention or staying focused on a task or activity
* has problems finishing assignments at school or home and jumps from one activity to another
* has trouble focusing on instructions and difficulty following through
* loses or forgets things such as homework
* is easily distracted, even when doing something fun
* has problems paying close attention to details or makes careless mistakes
* has trouble organizing tasks and activities
* has difficulty waiting one's turn
* interrupts or intrudes on other people
* blurts out answers before questions have been completed
* fidgets with hands or feet or squirms about when seated
* feels restless
* talks excessively and has trouble engaging in activities quietly

Answer 3

it means you like to do more than one thing at a time - and generally at least one of 'em is something your teacher wishes you wouldn't. It's a bucket the school system dumps kids into who can't sit for hour after hour reading and entertaining themselves in the classroom ....

p.s do try to focus and get along but keep in mind that some VERY successful people have it and used it to be successful - it's not a disease; it's a personality characteristic!

Answer 4

ADHD is nothing, I have it, it just means your more capable of doing better things, some say ADHD means High IQ, and your just really athletic me, but heres the thing

ADHD is not bad at all, it just means you're more creative whatever you do, don't take ritalin.

Take it easy man

Answer 5

I have it, pretty bad. Trouble concentrating, slight shaking of hands, (causing bad handwriting) .. thats really about it. ADHD is basically being overly hyper.

Answer 6

It 'supposedly' makes it hard for you to concentrate and stop moving. I, of course, don't believe in this disease. They are naming a type of personality. Drugging little kids up with stuff they don't need is incredibly unnecessary.

Answer 7

Trouble concentrating or paying attention

Answer 8

To me, ADHD means that the teacher doesn't think you're a 'Brady Bunch' kid.