how do i know if i have ADD?
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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.
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acually Nick more kids get ADD everyday. There was this boy i know he was 8 when he got treated for it now he takes pills because he became out of control. (sorry to disagree)
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Well the first thing is to ask if you have hard time concentrating?  more than is normal?  do you misplace things often? it affects people in many different ways. For example, some people pace or walk around in circles unable to concentrate.  Others are amazingly hyper and totally out of control.  I guess what you really need to ask yourself is do you feel in complete control of your actions or to you do things impulsively without knowing why?  If you do you might have it?  Just a note.  Many doctors are very much against recognizing add and many are much more lenient so if you are not getting officially tested but are rather discussing it with a doctor first you should probably get a second opinion to make sure you are getting the correct treatment.
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ADD is a term used to describe a child or adolescent who has difficulty focusing and maintaining attention in academic and/or social situations. Children are sometimes labeled ADD or ADHD if they are very energetic and tend to be disruptive in the classroom or conversely if they are a very quiet child who sits at his/her desk staring out the window or doodling. A child who is chronically disorganized, has difficulty remembering, consistently loses things or waits until the last minute to complete homework or projects may also suffer from ADD. In any event, a consultation with an expert is recommended to obtain a proper diagnosis so that the child can be supported and treated or to perhaps to rule out other types of problems that may be causing these behaviors. \n\nMany people, even those without ADHD, will experience behavioral problems when confronted by upsetting events. In fact, behavioral changes are common, and this does not mean that a person has ADHD. Strong emotions and changes in behavior can occur because of divorce, changing schools, or moving to a new area. \n\nWho Can Help? \n\n\nFamily Practitioner: Family doctors are generally the first healthcare professionals you may turn to for help. They are most likely to know your child, and have an understanding of your family as a whole. You may want to ask about their experience with ADHD, since not all family practitioners treat ADHD. Family physicians are also an excellent resource for therapeutic referrals to local ADHD specialists. \nPediatrician: Pediatricians have specialized training in treating children's illnesses. Like the family practitioner, pediatricians may or may not have experience with ADHD. Because ADHD is most prevalent in children, it is likely that a pediatrician has experience in the ADHD screening process, and can help rule out (or identify) medical conditions similar to behavior or learning patterns of ADHD. In addition, pediatricians will have more experience than a family physician in prescribing medications for children. And like family physicians, they, too, are an excellent resource for therapeutic referrals to local ADHD specialists. \nDevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrician: A developmental and behavioral pediatrician is a doctor who specializes in behavior and development in children. Acting as a liaison with primary care physicians and other medical specialists, developmental and behavioral pediatricians serve as key members of the multidisciplinary team. They provide comprehensive developmental, medical, and behavioral assessments; education for parents and professionals regarding various medical/developmental diagnoses; and medical management of ADHD and other neurobehavioral disorders. Pediatricians specializing in developmental and behavioral issues have completed continuing education beyond their pediatric residency as required by the American Academy of Pediatrics. \n\nOther Medical Specialists \n\nIn addition to a family doctor and/or pediatrician, there are a variety of medical specialists you may hear about, or talk with when seeking treatment for ADHD. Your family physician may refer you to some of these professionals to help determine whether you, your child, or someone you care about has ADHD. \n\n\nChild Psychiatrist: A child psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in childhood mental health issues and illnesses - including ADHD and childhood depression. A child psychiatrist can help determine whether ADHD is the only challenge a child faces, or if there may be other issues involved. Most child psychiatrists have broad experience prescribing medications for ADHD and other conditions that children often face. \nPediatric Neurologist: A pediatric neurologist is a medical specialist who may or may not have expertise in the diagnosis and management of ADHD. These doctors are usually experts at finding and treating seizure disorders, other nerve-related disorders such as Tourette's Syndrome, and brain tumors. M
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Sweetone referred you to the DSM-IV.  That is the Daignostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition.  YOu will find a copy in any university library if they offer a teachign degree or degrees in psychology.  \n\nThey are two separate categories, though connected - ADHD includes hypercativity while ADD does not.  They aren't necessarily identified as specific learning disabilities - there is not yet agreement about that.  The terms did not really come into common usage until the 1980's and it was not really until the 1990's that most people involved in he school system for example would have heard of them.\n\nMany people believe as one of the previous posters does, that these disorders do not exist.  However, recent research using the latest MRI and other imaging technology has showm differences in brain function and brain activity in individuals with ADHD and ADD.\n\nThe websites I've attached may help you.
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Do you possibly have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder?)\nI do have ADD and social and work environments are tough and yes I have lost jobs but I learn from \n\nhttp://www.addmtc.com/shortcut.html\n\n\n\nIn my experience, each of the following is a valuable clinical clue to the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD.\n\n\nVirtually ABSOLUTE indicators of ADD/ADHD brain chemistry\n\n   1. Hyperactivity/Fidgetiness\n   2. Impulsivity (hyperactivity of the mind)\n   3. Unexplained inattention for "boring" mental activities\n   4. Primary nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting while sleeping at night\n   5. Episodic Explosiveness, also called Tantrums or Emotional Outbursts\n\nStrongly SUGGESTIVE indicators of ADD/ADHD brain chemistry\n\n   6. Waking slowly, not snapping awake, and/or being excessively grouchy without reason in the morning (91%)\n   7. Difficulty falling asleep at night (73%)\n   8. Unexplained irritability and easy frustration (very common)\n   9. Unexplained negativity with or without depression (common)\n  10. Verbal and/or spatial dyslexia (55%)\n\n\n\nWhatever you believe will happen!\nso  find that job you will love!\n\n\nTips for a job hunt. There is more hiring happening!\n\n� "Forget what's available out there" and go for the job you want the most.\n\n� Change the message on your answering machine: Put the kind of work you're looking for in your greeting. "Hi this is Heather. I'm busy right now looking for a job in the finance department at a startup company. I recently saw a candidate wearing a t-shirt with a brief summary of their skills. Now that is marketing yourself!\n\n� Write the phrase "Pay no attention to whether there is an opening (vacancy)" on a piece of paper, paste it on your bathroom mirror and memorize it and repeat it to yourself every morning. It will speed up your job search and you'll keep a positive outlook. Use the web and library (ask the reference librarian) to get ideas on companies you should target.\n\n� Concentrate the majority of your search on companies with fewer than 100 employees. Just because the larger firms are having layoffs doesn't mean the smaller companies aren't hiring. The recovery is already underway at smaller companies.\n\n� Get out of the house. Knock on doors. Do research online or at the library about the places you'd like to work. Then stop in and ask if they are hiring anyone with your skills. Your physical presence will make an impression on the hiring authority. Or tell them "I already e-mailed my resume and\nI would like to put a face with the resume I sent (have a hard copy in your hand). Tell the receptionist that you need her help. At one company where I worked an applicant showed up in a bunny suit, skip that bunny suit idea.\n\n� Be willing to look at different kinds of jobs: full-time, part-time, short term contracts, temporary jobs etc. Consider these jobs as a bridge.\n\n� Join a job seeking support group to get you going and to sustain your momentum. This is so crucial. You are not alone out there. Don't miss an opportunity to network. My hairstylist and Doctor have referred many great candidates to me. I heard about someone who told their Doctor they needed work, they had a job the next day. Join your alumni! Network at your church. Keep seeking new ways to market yourself.\n\n� Make a simple business card with the job you are looking for along with your contact info and e-mail address. The office supply stores sell the business cards stock so you can print them at home and save a bundle. I added a postage stamp sized photo to my business card. I saw a minature resume on one side of biz card.\n\n� Don't be wearied by rejection. The more noes you get out of the way, the closer you are to a yes.\n\n� Dont' just e-mail your resume. Try Faxing and snail ( U.S.) mailing your resume & cover letter. Companies are overwhelmed by e-mailed resumes. I know someone who got an inter
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it is basically a trial and error typw thing that most doctors use. I was a paramedic for 10 yrs, the majority of doctors that I came into contact with and the doctor that I saw regularly for my ADD would start you out on one medication and then after about a monthm he will physically exam you, and check to see how you feel you are doing on the medications. So basically neither is "better" but it just depends on how it is doing with your specific problems
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My opinion is that any person with ADD may need aids, especially when it comes to stressful situations such as taking a test.  In order to truly demonstrate what you know you might certainly need extra time or other allowances.  That would not be unusual.
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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.
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With the many new treatment options that have been approved by the FDA you have many options in regards to ADD/ADHD. http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2004/604_adhd.html  http://add.about.com/cs/othertreatment/\n\nYou will need to find a good mental health professional, preferably one who is trained in geriatric issues and who is qualified and experienced at diagnosing and treating this "umbrella" disorder we call ADD/ADHD.  You may have to contact your Area Agency on Aging to find professionals specialized to the needs of senior adults. http://www.n4a.org/\n\nAfter that, you should be in a good position to discover how this disorder is adversely affecting your life and learn to effect positive change.  I would like to note, though, I do not believe that people find themself unsuccessful in life based one suspected diagnosis.  In any event, this disorder does affect lives and should be addressed.\n\nIf you do find that you have this disorder, seek out the best mental health care provider available to you.  Not all ADD/ADHD treatments work for everyone.  I am a big believer in the least invasive treatments (non-stimulant), especially for someone within your age range.   Over time I have come to prefer and appreciate the treatments found under the category of "Complementary and alternative medicine (Cam)." Here is a goverment website for CAM info:  http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam/\n\nA note of caution:  There are herbs and supplements that have been shown to help treat the symptoms of ADD.  Because herbs, vitamins and supplements are not regulated by the FDA it will require research on your part to find the recommended dosages, contraindications, and adverse side effects etc etc etc before taking them.  Check the library at your hospital's Holistic Healing Center, they should have a copy of the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) equivalent for herbs, vitamins, and supplements. Here is one example of a hospital's HH Center: http://www.deaconess.com/body.cfm?id=435\n\nI hope you remember to treasure and embrace in this your sixth decade of life.  Cheers to the many adventures ahead of you.
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Symptoms of  will appear over the course of many months, often with the symptoms of impulsiveness and hyperactivity preceding those of inattention, which may not emerge for a year or more. Different symptoms may appear in different settings, depending on the demands the situation may pose for the child's self-control. A child who "can't sit still" or is otherwise disruptive will be noticeable in school, but the inattentive daydreamer may be overlooked. The impulsive child who acts before thinking may be considered just a "discipline problem," while the child who is passive or sluggish may be viewed as merely unmotivated. Yet both may have different types of ADD. All children are sometimes restless, sometimes act without thinking, sometimes daydream the time away. When the child's hyperactivity, distractibility, poor concentration, or impulsivity begin to affect performance in school, social relationships with other children, or behavior at home, ADD may be suspected. But because the symptoms vary so much across settings, ADD is not easy to diagnose. This is especially true when inattentiveness is the primary symptom.\n\nAccording to the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), there are three patterns of behavior that indicate ADD. People with ADD may show several signs of being consistently inattentive. They may have a pattern of being hyperactive and impulsive far more than others of their age. Or they may show all three types of behavior. This means that there are three subtypes of ADD recognized by professionals. These are the predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type (that does not show significant inattention); the predominantly inattentive type (that does not show significant hyperactive-impulsive behavior) sometimes called ADDÂ—an outdated term for this entire disorder; and the combined type (that displays both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms).\n\nHyperactivity-Impulsivity\nHyperactive children always seem to be "on the go" or constantly in motion. They dash around touching or playing with whatever is in sight, or talk incessantly. Sitting still at dinner or during a school lesson or story can be a difficult task. They squirm and fidget in their seats or roam around the room. Or they may wiggle their feet, touch everything, or noisily tap their pencil. Hyperactive teenagers or adults may feel internally restless. They often report needing to stay busy and may try to do several things at once.\n\nImpulsive children seem unable to curb their immediate reactions or think before they act. They will often blurt out inappropriate comments, display their emotions without restraint, and act without regard for the later consequences of their conduct. Their impulsivity may make it hard for them to wait for things they want or to take their turn in games. They may grab a toy from another child or hit when they're upset. Even as teenagers or adults, they may impulsively choose to do things that have an immediate but small payoff rather than engage in activities that may take more effort yet provide much greater but delayed rewards.\n\nSome signs of hyperactivity-impulsivity are:\n\nFeeling restless, often fidgeting with hands or feet, or squirming while seated \nRunning, climbing, or leaving a seat in situations where sitting or quiet behavior is expected \nBlurting out answers before hearing the whole question \nHaving difficulty waiting in line or taking turns. \nInattention\nChildren who are inattentive have a hard time keeping their minds on any one thing and may get bored with a task after only a few minutes. If they are doing something they really enjoy, they have no trouble paying attention. But focusing deliberate, conscious attention to organizing and completing a task or learning something new is difficult.\n\nHomework is particularly hard for these children. They will forget to write down an assignment, or
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Turn off the TV, or go to another room without the TV there. Make sure someone else is on a computer in your house so it won't be available for you to use. Ask your parents to take you to a Doctor to get tested for ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), and if you have it, get some medicine prescribed to you to treat your ADD. It will probably be so much easier for you to do your homework now.
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What Are the Symptoms?\n\nThe symptoms of ADHD include inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity that are inappropriate for a person's age level. \n\nChildren who have ADHD often:\n\nAre easily distracted by sights and sounds in their environment. \nAre unable to concentrate for long periods of time on low stimulation tasks (homework vs. video games). \nAre restless and impulsive. \nHave a tendency to daydream. \nAre slow to complete tasks. \nAdults who have ADHD often:\n\nMiss work deadlines.\nMiss appointments.\nAppear hectic and disorganized.\nHave significant problems prioritizing. \nSymptoms of ADHD in adults and children\n\nYou must got to a physiologist or a ph\nphycartist and have the test done formally.
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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...You may be suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. You may have even been diagnosed already, but people wanted you to take prescription drugs. \n\nThere is nothing “wrong with you” and this is not your fault! Many people are affected by this disorder. You do need to find out as much as you can so you can make an informed choice about your treatment. \n\nHere is some ADHD information you need to know that most other web sites won't tell you. \n\n"ADHD Facts You Need To Know"\n\nYou need to know what you’re dealing with so you can effectively fight this enemy. The best weapon is knowledge! Warning: some of this information may make you angry at the pharmaceutical companies, so be prepared! \n\n\n"Your ADHD Symptoms"\n\nYou need to be able to tell if what you have is really ADHD. Some people have the disorder without the hyperactivity component, known commonly as ADD. \n\nIf you think you may have ADD, visit our sister web site to find out more. Here are some symptoms of both disorders. Go through the list and see which describes you better. \n\nThese are common symptoms of ADD* without hyperactivity: \n\n You have a hard time solving problems \n You experience difficulty managing your time \n You are easily distracted \n You procrastinate \n You are forgetful \n You find it difficult to organize or finish projects \n You tend to lose things \n You have trouble remembering certain events like anniversaries and birthdays \n You may have or have had a learning disability \n You have disruptions in your sleep patterns \n You have trouble motivating yourself, setting and reaching goals \n You experience failure in your work and or your personal relationships \n You may be sloppy \n You feel sluggish \n You tend to not be assertive \n You tend to go out of your way to please others \n You may be modest and shy \n You remove yourself from social situations \n\nThese are common symptoms of ADHD: \n\n You are hyperactive and fidgety \n You tend to be rebellious \n You tend to be bossy \n You are easily irritated \n You tend to be cocky \n You show off and brag \n Your behavior is impulsive and may sometimes be daring or unpredictable \n You are stubborn \n You are aggressive \n You have a tendency to talk too much \n You are easily frustrated \n You stress out easily \n You have difficulty handling even the smallest of problems \n You are impatient \n Your behavior may be destructive to your self, your friends and family \n You do not adapt well to change or new situations
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The only person that can truly determine if you have ADD or not is a pysichiatrist after loads of evaluations, I'm afraid. :/
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check Add/Remove in control panel.
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I have ADD.  I have had many problems with teachers in the past.  I am not sure what you are exactly asking but if you want to email me at teddybear_1829@yahoo.com I will be happy to discuss it.