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ADD ADHD Suckered Us
So I have had slight problems in school. They havent actually been too obvious until I have actually given it some consideration.
I am a 17 year old student in high. Last quarter I had a 2.85 grade avg, but I still believe I might be suffering from ADD/ADHD. |
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Some problems that I’m seeing are:
-When I'm reading, my mind wanders on to other unrelated subjects frequently. I often (more than normal person should, at least) have to read & reread a paragraph or a sentence because I read it, but dont think about what I'm reading!
-I have to study much for tests (because I also tend to wander off and my study sessions are longer than normal, its not really a problem of understanding the material.)
-At class, I sometimes have difficulty trying to focus (usually in my classes that attention is required in. Such as my honors Math class, or my honors algebra 2 class (it really isnt all my classes because my other classes do not require much dedication at all). I really dont pay too much attention in that class, which is why I dont comprehend the material too well most of the class)
-When people talk to me I sometimes (but not always, tune them out, especially if it’s a cute boy)
-I'm not sure if its linked with ADD, but I always tend to procrastinate. When I do study for tests, it is always the day of the test or even the class before. When I have to write stuff or do projects, i always do it the night before. It isnt sometimes, its always! Why?
Another problem I have is constantly moving. When I'm in class, or at home or anywhere where I have to sit or stand for any 5 minute+ period of time, I am in constant motion. I tend to shake my leg, tap on my desk or move in general.
When I talk on the phone (I'm not sure if this is ADD or ADHD) I just tend to walk around, I CANNOT sit or stay still.
Recently I have tried Adderall. To be specific:on monday and wednesday (I tried both days to see if the results would be the same). My boyfriend who is prescribed with Adderall gave them to be both days. He is in all honors classes and gets good grades. Previously, I thought that since I received good grades (I am at least mildly intelligent) It would be impossible to have ADD/ADHD (but my boyfriend is what first made me start to investigate).
Well the Adderall was a good idea. On the Mondays & Wednesdays that I took them, paying attention has really been very productive. I didnt experience constant motion and it actually helped me comprehend many of my school stuff better. It has even helped me to be more ambitious in school (example: I participate more in class, and when I have free time I do my work little by little instead of waiting for last minute).
So I want to set up a doctors appointment and see if I can get Adderall prescribed to me. Although I'm not too sure if I should bring a specific treatment up or not...as the doctor may think I just want it because of it is a popular misused drug these days. I just dont want to waste my time trying something else while this clearly works. Also, as the new quarter for school is coming up, I want to see if it would improve my study. (I'm sure it will, but I havent used it more than twice so I dont truly know).
Also, before going to the doc, do you think I can find out EXACTLY whats in Adderall? Who & what its been tested on?? |
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