Age related memory/concentration problem or ADHD?

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I started going to community college 13 years AFTER I graduated high school. At first cc was okay, but quickly the "thrill" went away esp. when I couldn't understand half what they were talking about. I preferred going to work than to class and for that was "chronically absent" (over 6x a semester). I made myself study a bit cause after all I paid for the courses. I got A's and B's (but I had to drop a class)

dropped class was composition 101, and I took it again next term and dropped it. Then I decided to give the class a break

now I am taking class again and find I can't put pen to paper to express my ideas. when the teacher speaks I think of random events, skewering off to TV shows or stuff I did with the family

sometimes I think it is because I started school "too late" (maybe I should be working instead, after all I am hard worker) and my brain is not spongy anymore

Other times I suspect ADHD because while I was never diagnosed, I can't remember things like the fact that my mom was expecting when I was in 1st grade, that I fidget a lot with necklaces because I belive that is what they are for and the fact that my brother does have a confirmed diagnois

But since I am hard worker and a "neat freak" (very organized) I could also think that this is just age-related mental breakdown of sorts

Can someone please clarify. I'd hate to go to the mental health clinic looking all stupid and people think I am just inventing diseases

a_girl · Accepted Answer

The fact that you mentioned that your brother was diagnosed with ADHD, makes it even more likely that you might have ADHD since it runs in families. Being a hard worker and being a neat freak doesn't mean that you don't have ADHD, ADHD has nothing to do with a person's intelligence and it is also common that a person with ADHD has some form of OCD. To me, it sounds like you might possibly have a form of ADHD, I would recommend  you try out this: http://psychcentral.com/addquiz.htm 

I would try out a clinic regardless just simply because they can still help you focus in you comp class, and with writing those papers. I'm currently seeing doctors because, I too believe I have ADHD inattentive (ADD), and I almost didn't check in because I was scared they would think I was making it all up, but they all say I'm showing signs that I do. From my experience, they are very understanding and their screening tests are very thorough, so what ever is causing you problems they will find it. It won't hurt you to have yourself checked out, it will only help you.

Anonymous · Answer

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Age related memory/concentration problem or ADHD?

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