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how do i know for sure if i have adhd

lisa mejia
08/04/08
lisa mejia
Topics:Ask The Experts

the thing is, ever since i  can remeber people always made fun of me because i was slow at resonding to questions, or just talking. and recently i found out in 2001 i have a difficulty with reading job applications , examinations, instructions, but iam able to read regular books and have no problems.  but when i went back to school in 2001 , bryman  collage for dental asstant my teacher realize i have a reading problem when test came up, i was passing all my classes , but when the final test came i failed it, the teacher knew me and that i was doing well , but could not understand why i failed, i told her that my teacher said i had a reading problem  and to talk to him, and she did and i took the test oral and pass. sometimes when people want me to do something i need them to explain in detail and it annoyes people, or is irratated because i kindaof talk to much and always nervous and dont know how to relax and too sensitive to peoples responsives ,i get upset to quickly . some people think because i act the way i do that i act like a big kid and to hyper.  i feel different then other people because i take longer to understand or don't understand at all and they get impatient with me.all i know is i am a good person and always want to help,but people don't understand and make me feel bad because i am not quick enough for them. i lost and i need some guidance and direction.  also in the 3 years i have been having anxiety attacts and  i need some balance back in my life. please help.

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Kristina
Monday, December 01, 2008

I can't believe how similiar you are to me.I am 52 years old and have been going to the doctor for 20 years for anxiety and depression.  3 years ago the thought entered the doctors mind that perhaps I have Add.  I have the symptoms of learning disability similiar to yours, my self esteem is very low because I feel like I haven't accomplished much  but I have a wonderful husband and two grown boys married with children.  I seem to be be very artistic but I can't seem to hold down a regular 8-5 job.  I have had at least 20 jobs over the years, I know thats unbelievable.  I am terrible in math. 

I can't memorize anything.  I change my mind alot. I am sure people have made fun of me over the years because I can remember staying home from school due to some conflict with someone. Very Sensitive! intuative but love to give to others. I do take medication but it just addresses the symptoms obviously there is no cure. I tend to stay home too  much stay away from people. Love animals. Just can't figure out where I fit in. I wish I had the magic cure for you all I can do is pray you have osme peace.

knlboss@aol.com

 

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