[patrikks]

I think I might have some form of ADD. I'm finding it really hard to concentrate on things, zone out mid conversation, can't sit in one place and focus for more than 5 minutes without my mind wandering.

Ever since elementary school I was put into extra classes because I had a "learning disability" which I don't even know might be because the description in my records are vague. I was given extra time for assignments and access to a computer for word processing. Fast forward to high school, I began having a really bad procrastination phase that never really went away. I'm surprised I even passed because I missed a lot of assignments purely because I left them last minute and never did them.

In college I became worried because there was no more help. No other teacher to help me with things and no more extra time for assignments. I kind of knew there wouldn't be anyone to help me in the real world. It was like the teacher would talk and not even 10 minutes later I'm zoning out, stepping out to use the water fountain, on my phone, etc.

I went to the college disability office for some advice and they told me to see a doctor, which didn't help. My family doctor basically said she is the wrong person to be asking. Then it got awkward and she changed the subject.

One year later I'm out of college and working. I lost my job because the owner decided he didn't like me anymore. I go for a new job interview and I catch myself doing something else which I can explain only as some kind of information overload. The manager asked me one question and I started thinking of 5 other things at once. What came out is what felt like nonsense. Needless to say I didn't get the job.

So now I'm sitting here and asking myself what the hell is wrong with me. I'm only 20 years old. Why do I keep zoning out? why can't I concentrate on something as simple as a conversation anymore?
Why am I always fighting with my mind?

I'm losing interest in things because I can't understand/remember them anymore. I just don't know what to do.

TLDR: My brain is being a complete ******* and it's ruining my life. I think I might be going crazy.

[CANDC]

Hi patrikks. Sorry you are feeling challenges with ADD. Here are two articles that might be of interest.

Coping Tips for Attention Deficit Disorder | Psych Central

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...04317490,d.cWw

[patrikks]

I called a few places within the Greater Toronto Area, including CAMH which is some kind of mental health hospital. They told me that they can only diagnose me if I have an existing mental health problem. (which I wouldn't know I had if I cant even get diagnosed).

So they gave me the number to some other doctor, who told me that the diagnosis isn't covered under Canadian healthcare and that I would have to pay out of pocket $3000. He went on to say that most work health insurance will cover a minimum of $500. My heart sank. I don't have insurance coverage anymore and I don't have 3 grand just lying around.

Then I called another place who told me $2500. On top of that, they want a doctors referral and my doctor can't give me one because she says that they don't have any relations with a mental health office.

I'm over here getting more and more frustrated and I really need some direction.
PLEASE HELP

[Nike007]

Originally Posted by patrikks

I called a few places within the Greater Toronto Area, including CAMH which is some kind of mental health hospital. They told me that they can only diagnose me if I have an existing mental health problem. (which I wouldn't know I had if I cant even get diagnosed).

So they gave me the number to some other doctor, who told me that the diagnosis isn't covered under Canadian healthcare and that I would have to pay out of pocket $3000. He went on to say that most work health insurance will cover a minimum of $500. My heart sank. I don't have insurance coverage anymore and I don't have 3 grand just lying around.

Then I called another place who told me $2500. On top of that, they want a doctors referral and my doctor can't give me one because she says that they don't have any relations with a mental health office.

I'm over here getting more and more frustrated and I really need some direction.
PLEASE HELP

Hello. I live near the GTA and I know that's 100% false. You don't need to pay other than for books or testing materials. No money goes to the pdoc from you.

What you have to do is go to your family doctor, explain to them that you think you have AD/HD and describe your symptoms and how long you've had it. Then they may or may not refer you (probably will) to someone who has experience in what you are looking for and you will be tested. This is covered by OHIP only if you go through your family doctor. It may take a long time to get in, like 6 months, but it's free. Anyways, hope this helps . PM me if you have any questions .

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