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Trey asked in HealthMental Health · 6 years ago

Help me out guys, can you confirm whether or not I have ADHD/ADD?

Hey,

So I'm 17 years old and I think have ADHD/ADD, leaning toward ADD because I don't have many restless symptoms, although I do tap/bounce my feet and hands a lot during class. I literally cannot remember where I put anything. I lose everything even if I just put it down a second ago to go get water. I'm really unorganized and stuff my bag with papers rather than file it and I lose a lot of important stuff. I try so hard to stay organized and keep my stuff clean but I just can't do it. I forget things really often like appointments and stuff and I get distracted so easy. Right now I should be doing an essay due tomorrow. I have taken like every ADHD quiz online and have scored relatively high on all of them, but I don't know if its a valid diagnosis. I do everything at the last second. I was supposed to pay fees for my school like 2 weeks ago and my parents kept reminding me but I keep forgetting. I finally did that today. I do homework assignments the day it is due and it is very rushed. I consider myself pretty smart, so luckily I have been getting A's and B's but I barely study and things are getting worse now especially since I graduated early and am taking college classes. (I know that it sounds like im so organized and smart when I say that but really I'm not, i just barely meet the line to get things done) and yeah college is going to be even harder than HighSchool and i struggled so much through it. If I need more details let me know and ill throw in an edit.

Update:

I don't do any drugs or anything that could contribute to the symptoms and I do get sleep. I'm always tired and its hard for me to pay attention in class and when people are talking to me, i just zone out. Sorry for the wall of text....

Update 2:

Also, dont say see a doctor please, I need to know if its worth seeing a doctor, because my parents dont really think I have it and it costs quite a bit to get evaluated here.

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  • 6 years ago

    Unfortunately, nobody on Yahoo Answers can diagnose you - only a mental health professional can do that. But you do have some worrisome symptoms, so make an appointment to see someone soon.

  • Alex
    Lv 6
    6 years ago

    It definitely sounds like it's possible. I'll list the diagnostic criteria for you, and you can decide for yourself if this sounds like something you experience.

    Diagnostic criteria for the hyperactive/impulsive part of ADHD are the following:

    - Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat

    - Often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected

    - Often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, may be limited to subjective feelings of restlessness)

    - Often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly

    - Is often “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor”

    - Often talks excessively

    - Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed

    - Often has difficulty awaiting turn

    - Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games)

    Diagnostic criteria for the inattentive part of ADHD are the following:

    - Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities

    - Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities

    - Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly

    - Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions)

    - Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities

    - Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)

    - Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools)

    - Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli

    - Is often forgetful in daily activities–even those the person performs regularly (e.g., a routine appointment)

    In order to be eligible for a diagnosis of predominantly hyperactive/impulsive ADHD, you must have at least six of the hyperactive/impulsive symptoms.

    In order to be eligible for a diagnosis of predominantly inattentive ADHD, you must have at least six of the inattentive symptoms.

    In order to be eligible for a diagnosis of combined type ADHD, you must have at least six symptoms from both categories.

    Source(s): diagnosed w/ ADHD-PI
  • Mike G
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    You have to see a doctor for that.

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