Hello, I'm a teenager in Middle School. I currently go to a therapist because I told the Guidance Counselor that I thought I might have ADHD (Inattentive). She sent me to the school psychologist who sent me to my doctor who sent me to a therapist who never talks about the REASON I CAME THERE.

In elementary school I had some problems: Sloppy notes, missed homework, careless math, and a folder of doodles. I, however, still did pretty well. I had an AWFUL 5th grade, but I got by.

Now, I'm in middle school. Teachers no longer have any truck with late work, so I've tried to fix it. No matter how hard I try I CANNOT FOCUS. I have, on average, 1 1/2 hours of homework to do each night.

I forget it, do the wrong side, do it carelessly, don't do it at all, do half of it, end up spending the minutes on a factoring problem in math, etc.

It's utterly infuriating! I tried to reach out to my math teacher (where the issue is the worst), but she told me I was just lazy. NO NO NO! It seems that way, but I'm not trying to be. Every night, I sit down with the best of intentions and I blow it. Even if I remove all electronics, I still get distracted.

I've tried every study habit that has been suggested: lists (I forget to make them), taking breaks (I get distracted and do something else), doing it in one fell swoop (okay for non-tedious tasks).

I can't seem to make anyone understand that I WANT to do the work. I WANT structure. I WANT to do well. But I CAN'T stay focus on one topic. Even if it's only me and my brain in the room, I'll suddenly get rushed with story ideas.

I promise, I DO try. I don't want straight Cs! I would do anything to get As. (Teachers don't want to help because my test scores are in the 80-90 range, so I'm "just not applying myself fully).

I also have trouble staying focused in class. Sometimes doodling helps (I can do that and hear) but then I focus more on the doodle.

Also, I'm barely was able to talk to the counseler because my officially-diagnosed friend (combined type) claims that I can't have it because I'm shy and extremely quiet/nervous around people.

Does anyone have advice on how to cope whiteout an official diagnosis?