Sunday, May 26, 2013
Introducing Mood 24/7, a new tool that helps you track your mood from day to day using your mobile phone. Try it today!

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 Do Not Know asks

Q: Mild ADD? Ruminating or something...

Sometimes, I think for long hours in bed or keep on planning what to do in the days ahead. I usually waste several hours thinking of what to do or do something else that distract me. Having a difficulty to focus on tasks is very irritating but sometimes I try to manage. Inattention to detail and difficulty in comprehending something I just read become a problem in daily life. Other than concentration problems I think I have low-self esteem when I envy people around me who have better lives. I don't think I'm depressed but I have self-doubt and have negative thoughts most of the time. Sometimes I become socially withdrawn or become shy and quiet with an uninterest of activities. I just want to feel better when my mood changes. Sometimes, I also tend to misplace things at home and become very poor in attention to details. I wonder if I have mild depression, mood/anxiety disorder or Pure O or even ADD or something. Maybe  this is just procrastination or from a disorganised lifestyle. I never went to a psychologist to ask since it would be kind of embarassing. I wonder if I have any mild disorder since I do manage to pass in school (although w/ difficulty) but end up feeling down or introverted for  no reason.

Answer This
Answers (2)
Eileen Bailey, Health Guide
2/ 9/10 7:59pm

Thank you for your question and welcome to AnxietyConnection.com.

 

I am not a medical professional and would not be able to give you medical advice or diagnose a possible condition. This would need to be done by a qualified medical provider.

 

I would suggest you contact your doctor and discuss your concerns. Much of what you have described are things that many adults with ADHD complain about. Low self-esteem is also common in adults with ADHD, especially those that have not been diagnosed.

 

You can find out more about adult ADHD at ADHDCentral.com.

 

I would strongly suggest contacting your doctor. Although it may be embarrassing to begin the discussion, I think you will find that, if there is a condition such as ADHD, treatment can make a big difference in your life.

 

Eileen

Reply
Merely Me, Health Guide
2/13/10 11:17am

Hello there

 

I can tell you from my end of things...I suffer from depression and anxiety and...I can relate to the symptoms you are talking about.  Sometimes it is really hard to tell what exactly it is you are dealing with.  A therapist can help with this.  There is absolutely nothing to be ashamed or embarassed about...there are many people who suffer with these types of symptoms so...why not do something about it?  Take the risk and talk with a professional who can help you to sort out what is what and also recommend an appropriate treatment.  Being proactive can help you in the long run so that this does not become disabling in any way.

 

Let us know how things evolve.  We are here for you.

Reply
Answer This

Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Remedy Health Media. Remedy Health Media does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.

By Do Not Know— Last Modified: 12/26/10, First Published: 02/09/10