What are the signs of ADD ?
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ADD (Attention-Deficit Disorder), is a psychiatric illness that is marked by hyperfocus, hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood swings, and lack of impulse control. Some experts say as many as 70%-80% of people with ADD have sleep disorders as well. This can be either trouble falling asleep or trouble staying asleep. Either can cause problems with attention, impulsiveness, and distraction, increasing some of the main symptoms of ADD. LOL
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Are you seeing a psychiatrist? I"ve been diagnosed with both ADD and depression, but my psychiatrist told me that sometimes you may be depressed with symptoms of ADD, such as lack of concentration, forgetfulness etc and not really have ADD. \n\nYou may want to go to a psychiatrist that specializes in ADD, they are out there.
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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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To be honest, the full signs that are required diagnosing criteria for ADD/ADHD in children aren't really detectable until AT LEAST age 3.\n\nToo often parents in our society today mistake what are normal developmental mile stones (Such as testing boundaries, strong desire to assert independence) as being something else because these mile stones are to much of a growing pain for parents.\n\nHowever, there has been significant evidence gathered from several studies that suggest a direct link between the amount of TV & direct-stimulation toddlers & children receive & ADD. Even though it hasn't been 100% confirmed, I really do recommend limiting the amount of TV you let your toddler watch. What the studies suggest is that because part of the root cause of ADD is the brain's lack of being able to process information & need to direct feed info, TV is just that- direct feed info. What I mean by that is when kids watch TV, their brains are directly feed information & the brain's need to process & sort out/figure out info is bypassed. For example, (& I know that this is a bad one, lol, it's all I could think of) it's like instead of gaining your energy from chewing & digesting your food, you're given it directly, through a shot in a IV. Make sense?\n\nIf you're wanting some tips on how to help curb some of her rowdiness, you should try to set up & instill some sort of routine & clear set boundaries w/her. Basically, develope some solid structure for her. Try talking to a pediatrician or child development specialist for some ideas & to get an assessment of your situation to better know what would work best for you.\n\nBest of luck to 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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I had as a child, and still have ADD.  Trust me, there was a distinct difference in what I dealt with.\n\nIn fact, I was taken to the Child Study Center when I was in fourth grade because of my school problems.\n\nMom recently told me about one of the problems that I would have.  I would stand up during class(elementary school) and walk around the room.  From memories about later school years, I probably just blanked out.  This wasn't a matter of lacking discipline or self-discipline.  It was more like I shifted to another mental state and the rest of the world disappeared.  How do you beat that out of someone?  It would be like beating a dyslexic kid into reading.\n\nI'm sure that it's overdiagnosed and overprescribed.  But this has more to do with our having a private health care system that encourages using pills to solve problems; as opposed to the socialized system in many of the first world countries where the culture of pill popping isn't as strong as it is here.  (In Canada, medical care is paid for but not prescriptions.  Doctors are more likely to look for non-prescription solutions there)
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Check out the links I've posted below. As someone with ADD I know how difficult it can be. The first one is the National ADD Association. The second one is a site explicitly for adults and children living with ADD and the third is a mental health site, which also has some helpful links.
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go to the doctor...could be adult add
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www.chadd.org has a lot of info on ADD/ADHD and the positive effects of Ritilan (and other medications) when used appropriately\n\nGood luck on your report!
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ADD (actually it's ADHD) is onew of the most studied conditions in medicine- it's definitely not a farce.  You don't have to be hyperactive to have it- it's more about your brain's ability to organize and focus.  A good book to read is "Driven to Distraction" by Hallowell and Ratey.  The most thorough and up-to date book I have read on the subject is "Attention Deficit Disorder" by Brown.  You should seek a clinical consultation, preferably with someone who is experienced in recognizing ADHD.  Correct treatment can make a  huge difference in your life, so so whatever it takes! P.S. contact me if you want more info...
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The 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.\n\nNot 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\nFailure 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\nADD/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.\n\nThere are studies that have found that stimulants are the single most effective way to treat this disorder.\n\nUnfortunately, there is no type of medication that will cure ADD/ADHD.  The use of medication to treat it, however,  is very controversial.
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There are various symptoms and not all sufferers will have every one of them. Moodswings, laughing (talking) to themselves; hearing voices from the TV or just hearing voices; not eating or overeating because the food is contaminated; believing people are out to get you; taking midnight walks with no coat on; over-exercising or becoming obsessed with appearance; etc. These were some of the symptoms that my nephew had. HOWEVER, you should really get more info and a proper diagnosis from a doctor. My nephew is on medication and attends a psychiatric hospital Monday to Friday. Stay supportive and stay strong.
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I definitely have ADD.... ADHD, the inattentive type, not the hyperactive type.  I am a pediatric occupational therapist and I have a Master's degree.  My job allows me to be always moving (my body) around and keeping active.  I know if I had a desk job I would be falling asleep at work.  I would look for a career field that doesn't involve a lot of "sit at your desk and be quiet"-ness.  People with ADD/ADHD often need a lot more movement stimulation in their days in order to be functional.  If you're stuck with a desk job scenario, i would try to find opportunities for movement breaks throughout the day to re-energize your nervous system.
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1. Autonomic hyperactivity (increased pulse, sweating, BP or temperature)\n\n2. Increased hand tremor\n\n3. Insomnia\n\n4. Nausea and vomiting\n\n5. Transient visual, tactile, or auditory hallucinations or illusions\n\n6. Psychomotor agitation\n\n7. Anxiety\n\n8. Grand mal seizures
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It already IS bad. You don't mention meds for your ADD, but it could be a side-effect of the med. \n\nA symptom of ADHD is Impulsivity. This could explain the outbursts, but not the not realizing you are in an outburst part.\n\nKnowing you have a mental disorder, it wouldn't be uncommon for you to have more than one. Maybe one that, until now, has gone un-diagnosed.\n\nI would follow the advice of Answerer 2 and see your doctor as soon as possible.
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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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Medication may be the answer to problems associated with the syndrome ADD/ADHD.\n\nRitalin is stimulant which increases brain activity, enabling those with ADD/ADHD to control impulsively, regulate behavior, screen out extraneous stimuli, and increase attention span. \n\nThis 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\nThe only way to determine if Ritalin is the answer for specific learning and behavior problems exhibited by an individual is to determine whether or not the person has ADD/ADHD.\n\nRitalin has been used to calm and help millions of children and adults with ADD/ADHD; however, it should be used carefully.  If it doesn’t achieve the desired result or if the cure is worse than the disease, then the medication should be discontinued