[SamuelAdams1313]

When I wake up all I can do is get on the computer, check psyc central every 5 minutes, listen to a new song on youtube every 5 minutes, check a couple other sites every 5 minutes, go outside and smoke a cigarette, come back and do the same thing over and over, I don't know how to relax, it's an every day thing. I may be interested in a show on t.v. but I just don't have the patience or focus to sit through it. What does this sound like? mania? a symptom of add?

[SamuelAdams1313]

My mind is always racing also. If I'm hanging out with a friend, alot of times it's hard to focus on them and I'm just in my own world, If they talk to me it's as if I'm being disturbed or distracted from my own thoughts and it's painful for me to have to listen and respond to what someone has said. No one would ever know anything was wrong with me as it's all internal.

For what it's worth, what you describe (especially in your 2nd post) sounds a lot more intense than what I experience in my AD/HD symptoms. I think of hyperfocus as something that gives me pleasure... I can only hyperfocus on activities I love doing. You don't seem to be enjoying the inner thoughts. I would suggest telling a psychiatrist as much detail as you can about how these times feel... don't only say "hyperfocus," because it might not be. Take care, hope you are doing OK!

Originally Posted by SamuelAdams1313

When I wake up all I can do is get on the computer, check psyc central every 5 minutes, listen to a new song on youtube every 5 minutes, check a couple other sites every 5 minutes, go outside and smoke a cigarette, come back and do the same thing over and over, I don't know how to relax, it's an every day thing. I may be interested in a show on t.v. but I just don't have the patience or focus to sit through it. What does this sound like? mania? a symptom of add?

I can totally relate. I would suggest getting some fresh air, getting out of the house, and doing something to change up your routine. Go see a movie even if it's by yourself or go out to eat. Make a blip in your routine and try to do something different once a day, even if it's just 20minutes of cardio or yoga.

Originally Posted by SamuelAdams1313

My mind is always racing also. If I'm hanging out with a friend, alot of times it's hard to focus on them and I'm just in my own world, If they talk to me it's as if I'm being disturbed or distracted from my own thoughts and it's painful for me to have to listen and respond to what someone has said. No one would ever know anything was wrong with me as it's all internal.

I can relate to this too. But for me it's because of anxiety. I can't say if any of this is a symptom of mania or add but I can relate. As for this part, I don't have much to advise because I deal with the same struggle and don't know what to do about it. I guess try to take a step back and tell yourself "Ok, I'm with someone else now, time to take a breath and listen, really listen. And offer sincere feedback". I know it's hard. Trust me, I do.

i do that too. it's a cycle.. chain smoke and obsess over my new thing for the day. ugh......

and my new thing will always change, no matter how into it I am.... that's why I play world of warcraft......

but one thing always stays the same... how miserable I am

even though everything is going right, i feel all wrong

[hamster-bamster]

Although I do not have either of these two problems, I know that Wellbutrin helps both - it helps to achieve focus and to stop smoking. I looked into it as a substitute for my Prozac AND to lose weight, and noticed that it is being used to help people focus and for smoking cessation. Would be nice to kills two birds at once, no?

[dmarie93]

Originally Posted by landskaperdan

even though everything is going right, i feel all wrong

Wow, you just said something amazing to me...everything is going right, but u FEEL WRONG, thay happens to me ALL THE TIME! it is so nice that other people feel that way too

[sassymck]

I'm the very same way. I don't have any ADD or ADHD and have never been diagnosed with such. I have been diagnosed with OCD, anxiety disorder, and a couple of doctors say these disorders indicate soft bipolar and hypomanic states. If that's the case, I'm almost always in a hypomanic state because I don't even relax when I'm sleeping. It was freaky to read your post cuz I've never come across someone so like me in that regard. I was just saying to my husband how I can never, ever relax, and I smoke a lot too. It was kinda neat to find a soulmate in that regard. You must keep me apprised as to how you make out. All the best to you, and take good care.