Does anybody think we could have adult adhd?

[Alex]

Here is a long list of adult add symptoms

 

• “zoning out” without realizing it, even in the middle of a conversation.
• extreme distractibility; wandering attention makes it hard to stay on track.
• difficulty paying attention or focusing, such as when reading or listening to others.
• struggling to complete tasks, even ones that seem simple.
• tendency to overlook details, leading to errors or incomplete work.
• poor listening skills; hard time remembering conversations and following directions.

• poor organizational skills (home, office, desk, or car is extremely messy and cluttered)
• tendency to procrastinate
• trouble starting and finishing projects
• chronic lateness
• frequently forgetting appointments, commitments, and deadlines
• constantly losing or misplacing things (keys, wallet, phone, documents, bills)
• underestimating the time it will take you to complete tasks

• frequently interrupt others or talk over them
• have poor self-control
• blurt out thoughts that are rude or inappropriate without thinking
• have addictive tendencies
• act recklessly or spontaneously without regard for consequences
• have trouble behaving in socially appropriate ways (such as sitting still during a long meeting)

• sense of underachievement
• doesn’t deal well with frustration
• easily flustered and stressed out
• irritability or mood swings

• trouble staying motivated
• hypersensitivity to criticism
• short, often explosive, temper
• low self-esteem and sense of insecurity

• feelings of inner restlessness, agitation
• tendency to take risks
• getting bored easily
• racing thoughts

• trouble sitting still; constant fidgeting
• craving for excitement
• talking excessively
• doing a million things at once

I think adhd is a very broad term. I believe that the causes of adhd is different for everybody. There isn't just one cause like the drug companies would like us to believe. Never take medication for this!

[Cordellia Amethyste Rose]

Hi, Alex.  I've spoken to numerous professionals and received a full neuro-psychological exam.  I can tell you for certain that this is not ADHD.  They've all ruled it out for me unequivocally.  This doesn't mean people may not have that as well.  Lots of conditions can exist at once.  However, this is not that.  It's being studied by a respected doctor in NY, Dr. Cynthia Schupak.  I trust that she would know if this were just that.  It's called Maladaptive Daydreaming.  If you want any more information, feel free to contact me.  I've been studying this for a few years now.

[Cordellia Amethyste Rose]

BTW, LOTS of conditions have symptoms like ours............like zoning out and inability to concentrate, etc. Tons of them. To name a few: autism spectrum, depression, adhd, adhd inattentive, schizoid personality disorder, and many many more. There's a ton of overlap in psychology. They're still different conditions. Believe me, if any of them were the answer I wouldn't be here. There wouldn't be a need.

[Alex]

There are so many different names and labels for these symptoms in western medicine.  So you're right, they do overlap. That is why I am searching for an answer in alternative medicine because conventional medicine has left me with out any real solutions.  In alternative medicine, like eastern for example, there aren't as many labels and they focus on treating you as a whole person rather than focusing on one part of your body. If i discover anything I will definitely let you know.

Cordellia Amethyste Rose said:

BTW, LOTS of conditions have symptoms like ours............like zoning out and inability to concentrate, etc. Tons of them. To name a few: autism spectrum, depression, adhd, adhd inattentive, schizoid personality disorder, and many many more. There's a ton of overlap in psychology. They're still different conditions. Believe me, if any of them were the answer I wouldn't be here. There wouldn't be a need.

[Cordellia Amethyste Rose]

Please do! It's all just adjectives, as far as I'm concerned. It doesn't matter what "condition" anyone has here. It's a place to dialog and try and find answers for ourselves and pool information. If anything helps or doesn't help anyone, I encourage them to share, so others can benefit. I started a "What helps" discussion if that helps. I posted some questions to think about. This condition has many pros and cons. If we can just learn to manage it, we may feel better off for having had it. I mean we just THINK too much. Many people could do to think more! Lol.



Alex said:

There are so many different names and labels for these symptoms in western medicine.  So you're right, they do overlap. That is why I am searching for an answer in alternative medicine because conventional medicine has left me with out any real solutions.  In alternative medicine, like eastern for example, there aren't as many labels and they focus on treating you as a whole person rather than focusing on one part of your body. If i discover anything I will definitely let you know.

Cordellia Amethyste Rose said:

BTW, LOTS of conditions have symptoms like ours............like zoning out and inability to concentrate, etc. Tons of them. To name a few: autism spectrum, depression, adhd, adhd inattentive, schizoid personality disorder, and many many more. There's a ton of overlap in psychology. They're still different conditions. Believe me, if any of them were the answer I wouldn't be here. There wouldn't be a need.