[GTheVisionary]

Hey, i wanted to know what are the symptoms of having this disorder, i wanted to ask people who have it. I myself think i might have either one of the disorders but im not sure.So im going to post some of my symptoms. I'm not really hyperactive, possibly because I've become depressed. But i was really very active when it came to sports. I do tend to daydream, get distracted when i'm not entertained or i get bored. But the odd thing is that when i am into whatever im doing its like i have this other worldly focus. Depending on the subject i find it hard to study, and if im studying i try to seclude myself because noises/people talking really distracts me. I have these crazy headaches, i just got one writing this lol. I was very hyper/talkative as a kid in grade/middle school. Im now in highschool my grades suffered but not because i wasn't intelligent it was just because i would not hand in homeworks, sometimes do poorly on tests etc. It's weird though because there are times where i'm capable of studying and i do really well on tests. History has been my favorite subject, and i always did that classes homework but when it came to my other classes i could care less. I just feel that school, tests doesn't exactly measure someone's intelligence, but it does give you a career and i don't want to end being a bum lol. I plan to attend a community college in the future but before i do i want to know if i have this disorder so i can receive therapy or any other treatment that i may need. I don't blurt stuff out, but i do say some stupid things sometimes, and i usually do get angry easily. I'm usually quiet in class now and im also very analytical. Maybe im just depressed i don't know, i also just took the quiz on this site and it said i had the adult adhd, i just want your guys input before i go to the docter.

[Fiancé with ADHD]

Hi there! you sound like my fiance when he was younger....and up to date!! Depression seems to be a big part of ADHD/ADD and its finding ways to manage the ups and downs! you said you was active with sports which is great, try be active more often! when my fiance is active his depression melts away and the ADHD is not quite so bad! its all about finding things that help you as everyone is different! He also suffered allot at school and university with concentration and headaches, have you been tested for Dyslexia?? My fiance also has dyslexia and would get headaches form reading for 5mins but we have since had his eyes tested and he has glasses with blue tints as the colour filter makes the writing clearer for him to read! Maybe get tested as everyone with Dyslexia has a different case and you may just need a tinted reading sheet!! My fiance has never been on any meds for ADHD but he has antidepressants to manage the depression and anger he also attended therapy which he did not find helpfull but as i say everyone is different!Try a few groups and sessions! Dont be shy though there are many support groups out there and there are more people than you realise that have ADHD/ADD so dont feel alone! Hope this helps

[GTheVisionary]

I dont want a diagnosis since i know its against the community guidelines, i just want to hear from people who have this.

[CWC3]

I have ADHD, an executive functioning learning disability, anxiety and some depression as well. Your symptoms seem similar to mine ADHD-wise. I would go through the testing process. Get started as soon as you can. Even if they decide it isn't ADHD, you can still get help with school/therapy/coaching. And if it is, then you can definitely take hold of resources. Since you are a high school student, you probably have a lot of resources available through your school. I'd maybe start with your parents and ask them to help you out, or even your guidance counselor. Good luck. Remember, it's more important to take a small risk and get the help you need rather than wonder or struggle in silence. That's neither fun nor productive. I'm in college now and I wish I could have had more support earlier on. Go get it, kid. You can do it :].

PM me if you want some more support :].

[Whisper of help]

With me, there's the fact that I get bored often, which may or may not simply be anyone's normal experience, because this has died off tremendously as I've matured. What I think is the actual ADD is the sluggishness that I feel when my meds wear off. On bad days, it literally feels like the world is moving around me faster than I can think. If I don't have my meds in my system, I can fend off some of the "blegh" feeling with some kind of stimulant. I've actually experimented with it, and found that adrenaline helps tremendously (exercising helped me quite a bit, and I've actually worked myself into a self-induced fury that worked almost as well as my Concerta, but I highly advise against this for obvious reasons) but caffeine also helps to sharpen my focus for a short time. Can you relate to any of that?