Does anybody have or know somebody has Adult Add?
107175
I have adult ADD.  I wasn't diagnosed until I was about 22.  I never had problems in elementary or high school with schoolwork.  I was always busy with after-school activities, which made me happy.  I had problems with depression at about 16, which lasted until about 21...  I have a lot of self-esteem issues, problems with outbursts of anger, problems dealing with frustration and anger.  I forget details, so I have to try very, very hard to keep track of important things.  I miss appointments, I lose important things, I sometimes say stupid things without thinking.  I think the thing I have the biggest problem with is self-esteem, though.  I can't blame it on anyone else, because I give myself the most grief for making mistakes.  I find that real life in much, much harder than school was.
843654
My family is full of ADD and ADHD people, including myself!\n\nFirst, make an appointment and go to a REPUTABLE Doctor in the field of behavioral medicine to obtain a diagnosis. A good doctor will put you through several test that can take up to 2 hours or more to diagnose you. Once you are diagnosed, you and your doctor can decide on the best approach for your care. There is a new drug on the market for the treatment of ADD that is not a stimulant, it is called Strattera.\n\nStimulant abuse is very common with people who are ADD. It is a form of self-medicating. You MUST be very upfront with your doctor about your past history of drug abuse.\n\nGood luck to you.
342278
Despite what many people will tell you, ADD is not a disease.  There is no test for it.  Some people just have trouble concentrating.  If your concentration severely affects you lifestyle then see a doctor.  Since there is no test for it, different doctors will diagnose differently.  There are medications out there for it, but the side effects could be more of a nucience than your condition.  In my opinion, only seek medication if it is seriously affecting your lifestyle.
425405
yes adults can and actually many are because of aspergers, its a form of autism that until recently had been overlooked. how to be checked I am not sure I would recommend psycologist or neurologist.
256587
Please do not listen to martinamagrace.   ADD/ADHD is not an imaginary disorder.\n\nyes there are side effects to medication.  the effects on people are different as no one is the same. \n\n\nThe syndrome Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) defies a concrete definition. There are no blood tests, brain scans, or psychological tests that definitively diagnose it.  Not all Attention Deficit Disorders display the same exact symptoms.  There are many combinations of cognitive and behavioral problems that may exist.  Symptoms of this syndrome may include: Poor impulse control and internal self-monitoring, attention inconsistencies, chronic procrastination, the need for instant gratification, poor organizational skills, hyperactivity and hypoactivity, poor peer relationships, poor concept of time, and the need for highly stimulating activities.\n\nEven though the syndrome Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) defies a concrete definition, children should not be left to flounder with their difficulties when there are treatments available that will help.  Failure to treat ADHD carries significant risks whose lifelong consequences are well known: Failure to get an education, poor self esteem, substance abuse, and antisocial behaviors that become habitual and can contribute to failure at life. \n\n ADD/ADHD is not an imaginary disorder.  It is a chronic developmental disorder which is genetically based.  It is not a learning disability, but can co?exist with learning disabilities in approximately 25 to 33 percent of those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.  There are studies that have found that stimulants are the single most effective way to treat this disorder.\n\n People are understandably squeamish about ADD/ADHD and medicating children who are otherwise healthy.  When the public deals with issues concerning children, they don’t want to believe that ADD/ADHD is a real problem that requires medication because it is often treated with Ritalin which is a controlled substance.  Unfortunately, there is no type of medication that will cure ADD/ADHD.  The use of medication to treat it, however,  is very controversial.  \n\nPeople seem to be worried that children will abuse the medication or that the drug will make them lethargic which is a major misconception about Ritalin.  Ritalin is stimulant which increases brain activity, enabling those with ADD/ADHD to control impulsively, regulate behavior, screen out extraneous stimuli, and increase attention span.  This may appear to calm the ADD/ADHD person while over?stimulating those who do not have this disorder.  Most people who need medication, that is with abnormal brain function, do not abuse it; however, the potential for abuse is always there.  \n\nCollege students cramming for an exam and professionals preparing for a presentation are turning to Ritalin.  They obtain Ritalin by telling doctors that they are having problems paying attention.  This kind of abuse is dangerous.  Ritalin affects a normal brain differently, and it can make you sick.  For the person with normal brain function, there are many potential side effects including elevated blood pressure and heart rate, nausea, agitation, headaches, and insomnia.\n\nAnyone who watches the news knows that more and more people are being treated with Ritalin and other stimulants, and the treatment rates vary widely from one community to the next.  Many people come to the conclusion that doctors are simply drugging healthy children into submission.  Skepticism is justified.  Consumers can be led to think they’re sick when they are not.  Ads may encourage them to blame poor discipline or lack of accomplishment on a disease, perhaps even consider getting disability compensation.\n\nThough most research supports the belief that ADD/ADHD is a brain-based disorder, more specific and detailed criteria needs to be established to diagnose someone with this dis
1002152
Yup. I know exactly what your talking about! I have thought of that too. I'm filipino. I came here 10 years ago. Here children that have ADD takes medication. In the philippines that would be called Discipline and parenting. I think society over here relies on that little pill for a quick fix. Sh*T! one of my friends just gives those pills away! But don't get me wrong some people actually do need it and needs it to function.
211055
http://www.oneaddplace.com/\nhttp://www.ncpamd.com/Adult_ADD.htm\nhttp://www.mental-health-matters.com/articles/article.php?artID=463\nthe first one is my favorite\nADD person who should be working but is answering your question instead.\nQuestoin: how many ADD does it take to change a light bulb?\nAnswer: wanna ride bikes?
1127364
Hi \n I'm 52       and I didn't get diagnosed w/ ADD until I was 42  like many older people ,the diagnosis was cause for relief and cause for amazement - how could they miss it ? I changed schools and majors many  times - which is why  i can answer a lot of these questions. Finally i managed to get a pair of associates degrees and will have my teaching degree in two  years . I have learned many things  let me share them with you; \nAn ADD brain is wired differently than a non -ADD brain\nStandard rules do not apply,  an ADD person requires a certain amount of distraction  in order to focus , however too much and focusing becomes impossible. Total silence is an impossible studying environment also. \nCase in point : I do my best studying in my car in an empty corner of a parking lot with the radio on and my feet hanging out of the window . i have a large cup of caffinated coffee  ,a lap top but my cell phone is turned off. .I can't study in silence and there are too many distractions at home Luckily- technology allows you to do this.\nwhen you are physically in a classroom sit in the front of the room and avoid open doors or windows to look out of . If the instructor allows it ;tape all lectures.  i had the problem of yo  yo grades , the stuff that really interested me  i excelled  at, the stuff that bored me  i was tortured by and didn't  do wel at all  An ADD secret is the ability to hyper -focus ;this used to happen to me in algebra all the time; I would get so involved in writing ,understanding and solving the problem, that  i would zone out and if the instructor asked for the answer  i would have to snap  my brain back into the class room.  \nAnother issue is behavior; since your'e doing 100mph sitting still ,actually sitting still can be bit  a of a problem- i still haven't   figured out yet..  I fidget alot \nADD people also have a tendecy to blurt out answers lest they/ we  forget them .\nThere is also a very long list of class clowns with ADD \nWhat you need to watch  out  for is  confusion leading to frusration leading to anger leading to more confusiion or exponential growth from hell. when you start getting confused STOP!!! literally  and regroup further motion will not make it better.\nwhen you get an assignment to do -get it done early\nthe school should  provide you with help on this.  I don't  know whether or not you should inform your instructors. i nformed many of mine some understood it, some didn't  and one informed me that  he didn't believe  in it and that it was just a rather bad  reason to justify inappropriate behavior . I told him such behavior was covered by the Americans with Disabilitys Act\n I know this is a bit wordy- sorry. \n I really hope that i was of some help\ndo well\n\nnext day: OOPS!!!  I had an  ADD  moment last night- gave you al;ot of informaton and didn't answer the question. If you mean  that by doing things you really enjoy   and that  stimulate you - sure it makes sense.  We all know that for a person with ADD boredom is torture,  We also know that the constant quest for stimulation can lead to some very  dangerous place- If you need  to be stimulated[ and you do] do so safely
996571
Yes, it does.\n\nI am also a gifted person with a Learning Disability (mine involves a great deal of difficulty with working memory and visual patterning).\n\nPeople who are both gifted, and have a disability, are called "2x," or "twice exceptional." Until recently, we weren't served properly in any of the schools, and now only a few have any sort of programming to address 2x needs.  If you are still a student in public schools, demand an IEP and supports for your deficit areas, in your area of disability, using the 2x definition. Some states serve gifted under special ed, and that makes 2x services easier to program (my state does). If your state does not, you will need both gifted programming, and special ed supports. DEMAND it.... and use that IEP to justify your best efforts as truly your best efforts!\n\nMost schools either see the person as "gifted" who is "just not trying" in their area of disability (rather than identifying the disability), or as someone with a disability with "splinter" talents. The "just not trying" depressing darkness of hell usually happens to people with gifts in language who are struggling with memory, patterning, fatigue due to physical problems, etc.  "Splinter/savant disabled" are usually the reverse...gifted in nonverbal and disabled in verbal....and think of themselves as "disabled" rather than "gifted..." with the related self-esteem issues attached to being defined by one's weaknesses rather than one's strengths....\n\nHere's a few sites for more info. Most are geared to parenting or teaching 2x children because this is where the research is emerging from. However, there is good information there for us adults, too.\n\nhttp://www.twicegifted.net/\nhttp://www.hoagiesgifted.org/twice_exceptional.htm\nhttp://www.uniquelygifted.org/\nhttp://2enewsletter.com/\n\nKnowing what is "going on" is a relief for us adults who didn't get the help we needed.... we're NOT our disability or lazy!  Followed by a bit of rage at the educational system...followed by "how do we remediate our weaknesses and build on our strengths?"...followed by.... well, you get the idea. You're not alone in this!\n\nThe key here is to look closely at your deficit subtest areas. Defining a problem is half the solution. Find specific methods for remediating and/or compensating for your disability area, to build and support your strengths. For instance, to help me with my working memory I play lots of online games dealing with memory and detail manipulation "on the fly"...where my life/finances are not riding on the outcome. I have noticed a big difference when I have to mentally calculate at the store or in my classroom, after about 5 years of daily practice.  For visual patterning, I rely on others to solve things I'm working slowly on, or on having more time to work it through. The games have helped there, too.  I also always carry paper with me, and have a "to do" list, two different calendars, and tons of sticky notes.\n\nFind what works best for you!  Also, if you are taking classes at college, register with the office for students with disabilities (take your detailed test summary with you).
482802
I also have ADD, and during my finals last year, I was just like you.  I went to a very quiet place and brought a discman or mp3 player. The music calmed me, and at the same time it kept me from being distracted from other things around me. Don't place them over your ears, just turn the volume on max and set it down on the desk next to you.  Hope it helps.
398737
My sister make a certain kind of candle to help with her ADD. She is an herbalist. You may want to ask her. (karen@altnature.com )
772079
I am older and can look back and see it in people I grew up with. I have ADD and believe an aunt of mine has it too. She is in her 80's. It has nothing to do with discipline. It is all brain chemistry. I am beginning to think that crack babies might just inherit it from their parents. To use crack, it would take a compulsive type person that is not quite right. The most maddening symptom for me has been my mind racing. I would think of a million things at once. Any antidepressant or Strattera helps with ADHD.
523891
ADD and ADHD exist. Period. You cannot refute gravity anymore than you can refute the existence of ADD. The treatment methods however are very questionable. \nDrugs are for recreation, mmkay?\nNothing wrong with being ADD, ADHD, our schooling systems just don't fit their learning abilities. \nThey learn different.\nSome people are visual learners, some are tactile learners, some are auditory learners, different learning types for different thinking types. \nYou are taught that you can only write with 1 hand. That's bullshit too, anyone can learn to write with both hands it just takes practice. I am willing to bet that most people write better with their second hand than I with my first.
904131
I'm not a guy and I don't have ADD.  What I do have is huge case of forgetfullness.  I have to be reminded of things two, three, sometimes four or five times.  There's nothing wrong with me.  In fact, my long term memory is better than most.  But my short term memory absolutely sucks.  The people in my life find it annoying, heck, so do I, but they love me so they deal with it.  And, contrary to some opinions, a lack of remembering things does not constitute a lack of caring about things.
591345
ADD is genetic so chances are one of the child's parents has some form of ADD. there are also 3 known groups. this is dictionary.com's definition  \nattention deficit disorder\nn. Abbr. ADD \nA syndrome, usually diagnosed in childhood, characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness, a short attention span, and often hyperactivity, and interfering especially with academic, occupational, and social performance.
842382
If you think that you have ADD, speak to a counselor. There is a fairly simple test that you can take to determine if you have ADD or not. Do not assume that because someone told you have ADD that you have it. That may not be true. If it is true though, you can speak to a neurologist or psychiatrist and get medicine to help you focus.\n\nI am not sure what UNI is but there is probably a counselor there that can help you.\n\nTake care,\nTroy
517512
It is real, but people are being diagnoses who don't have it.  I heard one study that stated only 10% of the kids on drugs for ADHD actually had it!  Seems like everyone is just wanting to "fix" their kids with drugs.  Aren't they supposed to have a lot of energy? :)