ADD / ADHD maybe?

Maximohs · Jun 03, 2007, 07:25 PM

Hello everyone! I've been wondering for a long time now, wheter I have ADD or ADHD, or not, or if it is something else. My parents, teachers and other family members talks/talked a lot about me, and my behaviour, and 2 years ago I was supposed to take some test and that stuff to find out, but then someone reported my parents for beating me, and that made my mom go crazy, so she didn't want to have something to do with those people (doctors or w.e it's called, those who take care of children with problems at home) anymore, and I had to lie about it to the people who came talking to us, so my mom should get no trouble. So, since I can't do anything about it myself anymore, I'll ask for some held and comments here, and maybe some advise'.

I've always had troubles sleeping, even since I was a very little kid. Sometimes I can stay up all night, or sleep one hour or so, without it's making any sense, for weeks.

I always have to do something. If I have to sit still I always moves my feet or hands, chewing like crazy on w.e I can find, or anything, just to have something to do.

I have very bad consentration, I have to be told things many times before I get it, and I always do many things at once, without thinking about it, so I'm always bussy with things that I shall not to. Like in school, when I'm supposed to be doing tasks or w.e, if I don't find it very interessting, I will do something else instead. I'll be doing a thing in like a few mins, and then I will find it boring and do something other instead. I can't help it somehow. I'm always skipping those tasks who needs much research, time or thinking.

I always have sooo many ideas, and plans about how they are gonna work, etc. I get verry angry when people wont believe in my ideas and say like; "That's never gonna work." or "Where'd you get that from, silly." I also like to work, do things, somehow, better than to sit still and write, etc.

I also write very slowly. And no matter how I try, my brain doesn't seem to respond any faster. I'm a fast reader, that's not a problem. But my writing, oh lord. My classmates always make fun of me when I'm not finished when they are, even the teachers does. They say that I can write faster if I want, cause it doesnt have to look nice, and so. But I dont write so slow because I want it to look nice, but no one seems to believe me. I consentrate much better, and writes much faster when I get to use a computer, but my school wont allow me, somehow.

I have a very short temper, and I handle compliments and comments very bad. What ever is said to me, even if it's ment to be good or to help me somehow, it makes me angry. I don't like other people comanding me what to do or commenting my work. My dad accused me to take drugs, cause I have a so short temper and when I get angry I cant control myself, but really, I've never even been in contact with drugs. Therefore it makes me sad that he thinks I do take drugs.

When I get sad, I get angry too. When I get angry, I have problems controling my self. I have to punch/hit something, I throws or hit almost everything in my way, kicks, yells, cries, and all that, at once. When I hit so hard that I feel pain, I often hit even harder and more, cause when I feel pain, it makes me even more angry. And it doesnt matter to me where I am when those things happen. What's in my way, is in my way.

I often switch from being extremely energetic and happy, to sad, angry and very irritable. My friends sometimes tell me that I am annoying, and that I have to calm down, and when I do, I switch to be irritable and angry again. If not, I will be quiet for a few mins, and then I am just as annoying again. And like that it is.

I often answer before the question are finished, and I have absolutely no patience at all. I always has a lot going on, but none of my projects ever become finished.

I'm often told that I always smile and that kind of stuff, but I don't think I do. I actually feel kind of depressed right now.

I forget very much. I can talk about something, and suddenly everything just disappears from my head and thought. Everything I'm told goes in one ear and out the other, all the time.

I can be sitting home, just thinking or something like that, and my mind and thoughts suddenly goes crazy. It's like someone pushed a forward button, and everything goes twice, if not more, as fast as it should.

I always comes some minutes or so late. If not, I come like hours before I'm supposed to.

I also had a period with cutting myself. Now I don't do it as much as before, I actually almost never do. When I feels like I want to do something like that, I go pierce my ears, hit something or do something else just to avoid it, and it really helps me. The cutting was mostly a part of some depression, came along with some troubles with my mom. She has got problems, but I don't quite now how to explain them in English, so I dont mind. I won't blame her, but I think she's one of my reasons for depression and so.. But I really don't know, other than that I feel better now, and that I now know how to handle her, and doesn't let her come so close on me, as I did before.

...

Some of my test results here on PC:
Sanity Score: 129 - 10 serious concerns and 7 milder concerns.
OCD Quiz: 19 - OCD is likely / high risk
Eating Attitudes Test: 25 - Eating disorder likely / high risk
Depression Quiz: 50 - Moderate/severe depression
Bipolar Screen 46 - Bipolar disorder, moderate to severe symptoms
Anxiety Screen 24 - Moderate anxiety
Adult ADHD Screen 23 - Attention Deficit Disorder Likely
Adult ADD Screen 83 - Adult ADD or ADHD

...

Now I cant think of nothing more to say, but I'm sure I could have found something if I treid. But please comment and give me some advice of what to do. I'm tired of all this now!!! Just want to sleep and never wake up untill everything is okay. ADD / ADHD maybe?

Maximohs · Sep 03, 2007, 04:32 PM

Is it possible to delete old posts..?

Maximohs · Jul 23, 2008, 07:43 PM

Sure not.

Simcha · Jul 25, 2008, 07:33 AM

XX for small reference to poster's cutting as possible triggerXX

It's okay, you can post here. It's a really supportive atmosphere and nothing your going through is strange really (just not talked about really).

It is possible you have ADHD (ADHD is the accepted term now, not ADD). You won't know until you go to a psychologist. Is it possible for you to do that?

What my psychologist told me was that a lot of kids with ADHD get abused more often by their parents, because the ADHD behaviors provoke the already unstable parent even more. It's NOT YOUR FAULT that your parents are abusive--they are abusive whether you have ADHD or not, and that is a part of THEIR personal problems, NOT YOURS. Because abusive parents have no patience for children anyway, ADHD kids tend to take the brunt of the abuse because they are more visible, and less easy to control. We also don't respond the same way to the same stimuli as a "normal" kid would, and no matter how many times an abusive parent is violent, to the ADHD kid it doesn't change the ADHD kid's behavior the way the parent was hoping. Abusers don't take anything to snap, and often times they look for anything they can to snap about.

Do you have much farther to go before you can move out of your parents house? Graduating and going to university I hope?????
The cutting issue is really important too. It sucks to not have friends understand ADHD, but I went through that too when I was a child and teenager. When you get treated and see a psychologist and maybe start meds if you need/want, it gets so much better. Give it time.

In the meantime, I would sleep over at friends houses as much as possible to avoid your abusive parents. It's not fair, and I'm really sorry about that. No one deserves abuse or to feel bad or unloved. Your parents have the problems and your being the adult and confronting your issues by posting here. Is there anyone you can trust at school like a good teacher or counselor? What about a friend's parents, or a relative like an aunt or uncle that you can talk to about that? A lot of times a aunt, uncle, or grandparent even are more than willing to take an abused niece/nephew or grandchild into their home if to avoid being "taken away." If your living in a safe environment like that, then you can see a counselor/ psychologist without fear of being put in foster care.

Feel free to post here whenever you want. We don't judge too much here. A lot of people here have the exact same issues.

imacademic · Jul 25, 2008, 01:12 PM

"It is possible you have ADHD (ADHD is the accepted term now, not ADD). You won't know until you go to a psychologist."

I would appreciate it if you can let me know the origin of this information. The necessary criteria for
diagnosis of each disorder is quite distinct and the qualified person to determine diagnosis would be
a psychiatrist, as often medication is necessary.

It's not my style to disagree or prove to be right. ADD/ADHD is something I take very seriously and my
only intent is to create a greater understanding amongst those struggling with the disorder. With sheer determination many of us have an advantage over mere mortals.

GLADD TO BE ME

sunrise · Jul 25, 2008, 02:28 PM

A number of specialists would be qualified to diagnose ADHD. It's not only psychologists who can do it or only psychiatrists. Either could do it if they had the training and experience. My therapist thought I might be ADHD and sent me to a PNP with ADHD expertise, and she made the diagnosis. She was trained to do this. The key is to see a healthcare provider who has specific expertise in diagnosing ADHD.

Simcha · Jul 26, 2008, 05:17 AM

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imacademic said:
"It is possible you have ADHD (ADHD is the accepted term now, not ADD). You won't know until you go to a psychologist."

I would appreciate it if you can let me know the origin of this information. The necessary criteria for
diagnosis of each disorder is quite distinct and the qualified person to determine diagnosis would be
a psychiatrist, as often medication is necessary.

It's not my style to disagree or prove to be right. ADD/ADHD is something I take very seriously and my
only intent is to create a greater understanding amongst those struggling with the disorder. With sheer determination many of us have an advantage over mere mortals.

GLADD TO BE ME

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Hi. ADD / ADHD maybe?

The DSM IV is the source. My psychologist uses both terms interchangeably though, as he is used to using the older term ADD. They wanted to get people away from thinking that ADD and ADHD are two different disorders (they aren't).
Psychiatrists are not usually trained in the extensive neuropsychological testing to accurately diagnose ADHD in my opinion.
Medication is a choice. Not everyone with ADHD needs medication to improve their symptoms, but a psychologist can refer to a MD with whom they will share information with (patient's signed consent) if they think it is warranted. Good psychologists recognize their limitations.

Maximohs · Aug 07, 2008, 07:23 PM

I have no idea what you are talking about ADD / ADHD maybe?

I only want my post deleted.

Maximohs · Aug 07, 2008, 07:29 PM

Now I read your posts ADD / ADHD maybe?

I got the first one, but the 3 last ones I didn't. No I dont know anyone at school I can talk to, and the rest of my family is on my mothers side of this, so they only believe in what she says. My friends parents reported my parents to (I dont know what you call it in english), those who take children away from their home, so I won't tell my friends parents. But hey, I'm ok, I've just got like a year left in this house ADD / ADHD maybe?

Maximohs · Aug 07, 2008, 07:30 PM

Thank you, for replying to my post ADD / ADHD maybe?

But I still want it deleted ADD / ADHD maybe?

Thanks to all of you ADD / ADHD maybe?

Maximohs · Apr 09, 2009, 08:50 PM

NOW I feel bad I was so rude. I didnt answer properly to your posts. Im sorry. Best wishes for all of you and thanks for your answers and I dont know what to write.. Thanks and sorry..

thelionkinglives · Apr 09, 2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximohs

Hello everyone! I've been wondering for a long time now, wheter I have ADD or ADHD, or not, or if it is something else. My parents, teachers and other family members talks/talked a lot about me, and my behaviour, and 2 years ago I was supposed to take some test and that stuff to find out, but then someone reported my parents for beating me, and that made my mom go crazy, so she didn't want to have something to do with those people (doctors or w.e it's called, those who take care of children with problems at home) anymore, and I had to lie about it to the people who came talking to us, so my mom should get no trouble. So, since I can't do anything about it myself anymore, I'll ask for some held and comments here, and maybe some advise'.

I've always had troubles sleeping, even since I was a very little kid. Sometimes I can stay up all night, or sleep one hour or so, without it's making any sense, for weeks.

I always have to do something. If I have to sit still I always moves my feet or hands, chewing like crazy on w.e I can find, or anything, just to have something to do.

I have very bad consentration, I have to be told things many times before I get it, and I always do many things at once, without thinking about it, so I'm always bussy with things that I shall not to. Like in school, when I'm supposed to be doing tasks or w.e, if I don't find it very interessting, I will do something else instead. I'll be doing a thing in like a few mins, and then I will find it boring and do something other instead. I can't help it somehow. I'm always skipping those tasks who needs much research, time or thinking.

I always have sooo many ideas, and plans about how they are gonna work, etc. I get verry angry when people wont believe in my ideas and say like; "That's never gonna work." or "Where'd you get that from, silly." I also like to work, do things, somehow, better than to sit still and write, etc.

I also write very slowly. And no matter how I try, my brain doesn't seem to respond any faster. I'm a fast reader, that's not a problem. But my writing, oh lord. My classmates always make fun of me when I'm not finished when they are, even the teachers does. They say that I can write faster if I want, cause it doesnt have to look nice, and so. But I dont write so slow because I want it to look nice, but no one seems to believe me. I consentrate much better, and writes much faster when I get to use a computer, but my school wont allow me, somehow.

I have a very short temper, and I handle compliments and comments very bad. What ever is said to me, even if it's ment to be good or to help me somehow, it makes me angry. I don't like other people comanding me what to do or commenting my work. My dad accused me to take drugs, cause I have a so short temper and when I get angry I cant control myself, but really, I've never even been in contact with drugs. Therefore it makes me sad that he thinks I do take drugs.

When I get sad, I get angry too. When I get angry, I have problems controling my self. I have to punch/hit something, I throws or hit almost everything in my way, kicks, yells, cries, and all that, at once. When I hit so hard that I feel pain, I often hit even harder and more, cause when I feel pain, it makes me even more angry. And it doesnt matter to me where I am when those things happen. What's in my way, is in my way.

I often switch from being extremely energetic and happy, to sad, angry and very irritable. My friends sometimes tell me that I am annoying, and that I have to calm down, and when I do, I switch to be irritable and angry again. If not, I will be quiet for a few mins, and then I am just as annoying again. And like that it is.

I often answer before the question are finished, and I have absolutely no patience at all. I always has a lot going on, but none of my projects ever become finished.

I'm often told that I always smile and that kind of stuff, but I don't think I do. I actually feel kind of depressed right now.

I forget very much. I can talk about something, and suddenly everything just disappears from my head and thought. Everything I'm told goes in one ear and out the other, all the time.

I can be sitting home, just thinking or something like that, and my mind and thoughts suddenly goes crazy. It's like someone pushed a forward button, and everything goes twice, if not more, as fast as it should.

I always comes some minutes or so late. If not, I come like hours before I'm supposed to.

I also had a period with cutting myself. Now I don't do it as much as before, I actually almost never do. When I feels like I want to do something like that, I go pierce my ears, hit something or do something else just to avoid it, and it really helps me. The cutting was mostly a part of some depression, came along with some troubles with my mom. She has got problems, but I don't quite now how to explain them in English, so I dont mind. I won't blame her, but I think she's one of my reasons for depression and so.. But I really don't know, other than that I feel better now, and that I now know how to handle her, and doesn't let her come so close on me, as I did before.

...

Some of my test results here on PC:
Sanity Score: 129 - 10 serious concerns and 7 milder concerns.
OCD Quiz: 19 - OCD is likely / high risk
Eating Attitudes Test: 25 - Eating disorder likely / high risk
Depression Quiz: 50 - Moderate/severe depression
Bipolar Screen 46 - Bipolar disorder, moderate to severe symptoms
Anxiety Screen 24 - Moderate anxiety
Adult ADHD Screen 23 - Attention Deficit Disorder Likely
Adult ADD Screen 83 - Adult ADD or ADHD

...

Now I cant think of nothing more to say, but I'm sure I could have found something if I treid. But please comment and give me some advice of what to do. I'm tired of all this now!!! Just want to sleep and never wake up untill everything is okay. ADD / ADHD maybe?

I have ADD & you may be, I don't know. I'm not a doctor.
I'm guessing you 've been physically hit a few times?
Do you have any hobbies you enjoy?
Do you have many friends to talk to?
Have you gotten in alot of physical fights with other people your age or family members?

I wonder a little about PTSD as well, I dunno.

Maximohs · Apr 10, 2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thelionkinglives

I have ADD & you may be, I don't know. I'm not a doctor.
I'm guessing you 've been physically hit a few times?
Do you have any hobbies you enjoy?
Do you have many friends to talk to?
Have you gotten in alot of physical fights with other people your age or family members?

I wonder a little about PTSD as well, I dunno.

If I've been hit by someone? Yes I have, mom, dad, grandpa and once a teacher. I dont really remember.

If I have any hobbies I enjoy? Well.. I used to. They're not so intresting anymore. I like to do a lot of things, but not the same hobbies for a long time. I get bored. I learn things fast and then I quit.

If I have many friends to talk to?.. Well, I do have a lot of friends, but the ones who cares got problems them selves so I usually dont want to talk about my problems. I dont like to talk about problems anyway. I get so upset I cant talk, or I get angry and I cant talk.

If I've gotten into fights? .. I've thrown things at my teachers (It happens just as a reflection as if I'm used to do it. I defence myself when they do something I dont like. SORRY!)
Hmm.. I usually dont hit without anything bothering me. I do it as defence I think. Even though I might over react and hit even though I shouldnt. My mom, my dad, teachers.. <- defence
Once my best friend but I was drunk. We figured it all out and we're still bestfriends..
Mostly I just throw things, the closest things I can find.

I dont think before I act. I feel so sorry for the people around me afterwards. But still I do it again and again.

Thanks for your post, hugs!

Maximohs · May 21, 2009, 08:03 PM

This is driving me crazy now!! What ever I do now is wrong. Not with my friends and such, but at school, at home, etc. I tell the truth when I say that every teacher I have trough the day yells at me, and that somedays I get up to three marks for bad behaviour and I cant even tell why. I feel like a big question mark and that everything i do is wrong. I feel like a big clumsy bug that tries to fly out the window but hits the glas everytime. Here I try my best, and I actually thought I was doing really good compared to my other years at school, but hey I was wrong again.

Sorry

g0ldranger · Jul 24, 2009, 02:01 AM

I have have similar symptoms as u do. Just like the trouble with concentration, fidgeting, constant daydreaming, not finishing school work etc. I also have trouble paying attention and I tend to get overly excited/hyper over simple things I find fascinating.

A friend of mine noticed my behaviors and led me to this website so I took the quiz and I got 100% but I never really took an actual test or diagnosis at any hospital so I just keep things quiet for awhile until I'm rlly sure I have it.

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