[luis82787]

this is kinda embarrassing for me because i don't want people to think im mentally crazy. but heres my story. i always feel like things are running in my head. for example, seems like every semester i want to change my degree. i go from one minute wanting to be a cop to the next being physical therapy assistant. i wish i could go to the gym. i get all hyped to go to the gym and when i wake up in the morning i decided that its to boring for me and not go. also i cant even watch a episode on the computer without pausing it to look at something that poped in my brain. also im a loner i feel like the only time i leave my apartment is to either go to my moms house or two. im scared to talk to girls i feel like they think i am to fat. also i always feel like i am over eating i just get bored and want to eat. Also, my house is messy i cant get organized and just get bored after five minutes doing it. blah idk what to do?

[sideblinded]

luis82787, You are not crazy for your feelings. I have adult ADHD missed when I was a child. I have been on quite a journey to get the diagnosis a year ago at 56. I had to advocate for myself and take my school records and describe my problems and take a test which was a fail. I went to 2 psychiatrists and 2 therapists because I was not so sure. Even though the psychiatrist did diagnose it, I didn't believe it. I then went around questioning it until I noticed that the meds improved me 90 % pretty quickly.

It is important to be able to describe your childhood to include school and behavior issues and it would help to have records. They may test you but those tests are not always accurate for adults. As we have adapted and learned ways to cope unlike children. Be ready to be persistent with your story and records in hand. It is not easy to be diagnosed into adulthood. It is possible and adult ADD or ADHD (as in my case) does exist. I don't know if you have ADHD as I am not a mental health professional so it would be a great option to find a professional who specializes in ADHD in adults. Most psychiatrists and therapists can diagnose it but most are not trained what to look for. I even had a psychologist who had no experience in it. I wish you the very best.

Welcome to PC. I hope that you persist in seeking help.

[kaliope]

hi luis
the best thing to do is set up an appointment with a counselor and get an evaluation. welcome to psych central. you will find we have several forums where you can post about your concerns and receive feedback from other members. you will get a lot of support here. again, welcome

[Ruftin]

Hello and welcome to Psych Central luis82787!!! It's nice to meet you. You have joined a community of warm and caring members who will want to offer you support and advice. Yours is welcome as well.

Please feel free to contact any community liaison or moderator if you need help navigating the forums. It may take some time for your first five posts to appear as they are being evaluated but after that you will be able to join chats.

I look forward to seeing you around!!!

[luis82787]

Originally Posted by sideblinded

luis82787, You are not crazy for your feelings. I have adult ADHD missed when I was a child. I have been on quite a journey to get the diagnosis a year ago at 56. I had to advocate for myself and take my school records and describe my problems and take a test which was a fail. I went to 2 psychiatrists and 2 therapists because I was not so sure. Even though the psychiatrist did diagnose it, I didn't believe it. I then went around questioning it until I noticed that the meds improved me 90 % pretty quickly.

It is important to be able to describe your childhood to include school and behavior issues and it would help to have records. They may test you but those tests are not always accurate for adults. As we have adapted and learned ways to cope unlike children. Be ready to be persistent with your story and records in hand. It is not easy to be diagnosed into adulthood. It is possible and adult ADD or ADHD (as in my case) does exist. I don't know if you have ADHD as I am not a mental health professional so it would be a great option to find a professional who specializes in ADHD in adults. Most psychiatrists and therapists can diagnose it but most are not trained what to look for. I even had a psychologist who had no experience in it. I wish you the very best.

Welcome to PC. I hope that you persist in seeking help.

I have had the same symptoms as kid. For example in school I could never pay attention I would just have other things on my mind. I couldn't study for more then 5 minutes. I had a IEP for extra time on tests. I just never got tested for adhd cause I felt embarrassed.