I'm sorry. I really forgot that I made this thread. After writing it, I thought it was impossible I'd have it, so I gave up the idea. It wasn't until recently that I considered it again. I'm actually meeting an ADHD specialist about getting me a referral for testing. Seeing her Wednesday!
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Originally Posted by Miswimmy1
It's not uncommon for adolescents to be diagnosed. Especially for kids with high intelligence levels, it can be easy for them to slip under the radar and get by in school simply because they are quick learners and often don't display some of the behavioral problems that can come with the hyperactivity aspect of ADHD.
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It's weird that no one told my doctor about my behavior. I grew up being called smart all the time, but never felt like it. I didn't know a lot. I was often frustrated with schoolwork, threw my pencils, hit the table. I still did well in school but.. social wise, I was pretty bad.
Sure, people spoke to me, but they often avoided me. I can't count how many times I was told not to do something, and told by my own family that I'm slow, or lack common sense. My mom told me I was always moody as well. I was actually a target for bullies since middle school.
My grades sucked back then, and I sorta gave up on school cause it was so hard. 9th grade was the worse. I slapped people, never stayed in my seat, and talked a lot. In 10th, I changed schools, got bullied more, and began to become anxious. 11th was the worse of all in terms of bullying, but my grades were good. 12th was my peak because I took easier classes, and avoided my bullies.