Every since I was a kid my teachers had questioned my parents about whether or not I had this ADD, my parents common reply was "No, its just selective hearing". I've grown up since then believing that I was the one making the errors and that ADD was just an excuse. In high school I found it hard to concentrate on my studies, but I believed it to be just a case of not wanting to do them. After high school I joined the Navy (just like anyother kid for college payment) but constantly found myself in trouble, and a common statement was "you look like you got the deer in the head light look". I had been asked numerous times then if I had ADD. I was finally other than honorably discharged due to a pattern of misconduct. I've been trying to piece my life together since then by going to college, but like before I find it hard to concentrate on my work, my mind tends to wonder when it shouldnt. And know I am considering joining the Police Academy but am afraid that this will just be a repeat of the past. The last thing I want to do is day-dream about popsicles in the middle of a robbery.
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Hi Albert and welcome to ADHDcentral. We're glad you're here!
You obviously have a lot of insight into yourself, your behaviors, your problems. You see now how your problems have interfered with your success and wonder if it could be ADHD.
Many many people with ADHD go through life enjoying many successes and you can too. You already have the interest and self-awareness, and that's the hardest part.
I would suggest now, that you go to a mental health clinician to get evaluated to see if you do, indeed have ADHD. With the appropriate treatment, you will find yourself soaring and accomplishing things you want in your life.
Ask your doctor for a referral. Or check out the various online directories of ADHD clinicians. You can find some at:
www.addconsults.com
www.add.org
www.chadd.org
Good luck and let us know you you fare.
Terry