Have you ever heard of ADD in adults? Do you think it's very common? I SERIOUSLY think I have it, and it seems like it's getting worse the older I get. I've never been diagnosed, but I feel like I've always had some form of it, even when I was a kid. I can't focus on anything for more than 10 or 15 minutes at a time. Even if we're watching a movie, I can't just watch the movie; I'm reading a book, playing/working on the computer, playing a game. I can't just sit still and watch the movie.
It seems like the older I get, the worse I get. It's VERY frustrating. I feel like my mind is going in 10 different directions all at the same time, but I'm not getting anything accomplished. I will start working on something, and I'll only last for about 10 or 15 minutes and then I have to move on to something else.
I don't know what to do. I don't know if I CAN do anything. But I do know that I'm tired of dealing with it. I'm tired of my mind racing in 10 different directions at the same time. I'm tired of not getting things accomplished because I can't stay focused long enough. I'm just tired.
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One way to tell if it's ADD is caffeine. Do high doses of caffeine help you to set down and do things?
You can also talk to your doctor. I have trouble concentrating and getting things done too. I figure in my case is senility coming. ; )
My husband was just diagnosed with ADD among some other problems. It is well worth checking out. His psychiatrist said that the disorder can be disabling. I always thought it was a childhood problem that could be grown out of or learned to control. Wow, are we learning differently! The caffeine thing, I'm sorry to say, is not a reliable measure of it you are having trouble with ADD. Only a doctor can diagnose the problem. It IS biological, not behavioral! I would highly recommend getting a good referral for someone in your area. Family docs may be a good start, but I'm not sure they are really trained to recognize the problem.
I would talk to your doctor.
I don't think it was as commonly diagnosed back when we were kids.
I have a girlfriend who was just diagnosed. I agree with Shell. Talk to your Dr., and then talk to one more. A second opinion is always a must!
I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. See a doctor, that's the best thing to do. Good luck, I hope you find some answers soon.
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