Adult ADD or hypochondriac?!
Question: Adult ADD or hypochondriac?
I am very unorganisd, procrastinate a lot, can never get work started or finished,VERY forgetful and always always always lose track of what I'm talking about whilst mid-conversation, lose EVERYTHING,shortest attention span, someone might cough and my attention is lost.. have to shut myself in a room of silence with no communication via internet/phones/radio etc to get college work done or for me to read something and it actually sink in, over analyse far too much in life, never feel like i'm good enough, get easily aggrivated, i slip in and out of depression, stressed easily, if someone criticises me i will stop altogether as i am easily put down, very low self esteem (my teachers also constantly tell me this), very insecure. Which are most of the symptoms excluding some hyperactivity and impulsive symptoms of adhd, is it normal to almost constantly be like this? because i feel like it is and i feel as though i'm being daft thinking i may have adult add/adhd.
I'm female,19 and currently taking a levels, dont have a job (only ever had one and it lasted 6 weeks)
Answers:
You definitely sound like you have ADHD(even your question is very driven, with a lot of info stacked together, which is very ADHD), so I'd definitely ask to get tested if I were you, with the right medication, you can get a lot more control over your life.
And yes with ADHD you would nearly always be like that, because your brain is running this loop of 20-50 topics all at once, all the time.
So definitely get tested.
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You are the best in analyzing your own weaknesses or shortcomings, drawbacks, defects or flaws. But only thing is presently, you are not knowing how to come-out of these problems.
So far, there is no available remedy for hypochondria.
own
I honestly believe you should talk to your doctor about this. It does sound as though you are a candidate for medication. It's never hypochondria to be concerned about a health condition. You're in college and this will hold you back.
www.psychcentral.com/addquiz.htm
There are many conditions that mimic ADHD and they can be misdiagnosed. Ask your doctor to rule them all out first lol. What are the odds your doctor will just state you have Adult ADHD? :)
Misdiagnosis, 161 Medical Problems That Are Not ADHD
http://EzineArticles.com/5752975
RedAngel
You have your life ahead of you. It is important to be checked out by a doctor and not second guessing yourself. There is help out there.You deserve to be happy.
Same advice I give to all on the internet-spend some change and get a workup from a psychoclogist-don't go to a psychiatrist unitl you get a report from the Psychologist. The tests are extensive and thorough-and the results are pretty jaw dropping. They can tell you about your mood, personality, and even what subjects in school you did well in and performed poorly in. If you have ADD or anything else(depression, anxiety, personality disorders) they will refer you to an MD/Psychiatrist for a treatment plan/medication.
I don't think you're being a hypochondriac, however, diagnosing yourself via internet is NOT a good idea! Go to your GP, tell him/her your symptoms & let him/her give you a correct diagnosis or at least refer you to someone who can give you one. Don't go in saying you think you might have this or that, let the GP see it from a clear angle. It definitely sounds as though you have issues that need dealing with but please see a professional. And remember, doctors have seen it all, no one will judge you.
If you can't help but look on the net in the meantime, try this:
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/CheckSymptom…
as it's fairly reliable, however, most advice, I presume, would point to seeing your doctor. Hope this helps. Xx
Registered nurse