ADD/ADHD in adults: Is it a real issue and how does one deal?!
Question: ADD/ADHD in adults: Is it a real issue and how does one deal.?
I am a college student, and I often find myself completely distracted. I'm a very good writer (I'm not bragging, sorry if it comes off this way), yet, it might take me 3, 4, 5, or more hours to write a very short paper (3 pages, let's say). I look out the window, I randomly think of other things I need to do (for example -- in the middle of writing, I'll decide I should take out the trash, or I need to check something for another course, or I need to go online and find out the name of a song stuck in my head).
This doesn't just happen with writing.. it happens with all my school work, and other things as well.
Like, if I am fooling around on the internet (get your mind out of the gutter!), I can't help but research 10 or so topics at once. I've got 3 tabs open at the moment!
I can't keep my focus. What can I do.?Health Question & Answer
This doesn't just happen with writing.. it happens with all my school work, and other things as well.
Like, if I am fooling around on the internet (get your mind out of the gutter!), I can't help but research 10 or so topics at once. I've got 3 tabs open at the moment!
I can't keep my focus. What can I do.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Google ADHD in adults or ADD in women / ADHD in women.
There are lots of great resources.
I was just the same as you in college. Luckily I am intelligent or I never would have passed (I could usually manage to pull an alnighter to get a paper in at the last minute).
I had symptoms right throughout childhood and school. Things got worse in Junior High onwards as I had to organise more and more.
The lack of external structure in college was really bad for me....as I had no idea how to organise myself.
I found flylady. www.flylady.net. It is mainly for housework.....but she also has a section for students (and a great student control journal).
It is all about setting up routines (ibaby stepseps) and beaking things into manageable chunksusinging a timer for 15 minutes to work on something, then resting for 15 minutes for example.
I feel for you....I know how frustrating and overwhelming. Others don`t understand.....they just think you are lazy. Your self esteem really takes a battering.
If you can get to a psychiatrist for an evaluation...it would be useful. They can either prescribe medication or advise you on ways to manage. I am 40 and I really wish I had done something earlier.
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There are lots of great resources.
I was just the same as you in college. Luckily I am intelligent or I never would have passed (I could usually manage to pull an alnighter to get a paper in at the last minute).
I had symptoms right throughout childhood and school. Things got worse in Junior High onwards as I had to organise more and more.
The lack of external structure in college was really bad for me....as I had no idea how to organise myself.
I found flylady. www.flylady.net. It is mainly for housework.....but she also has a section for students (and a great student control journal).
It is all about setting up routines (ibaby stepseps) and beaking things into manageable chunksusinging a timer for 15 minutes to work on something, then resting for 15 minutes for example.
I feel for you....I know how frustrating and overwhelming. Others don`t understand.....they just think you are lazy. Your self esteem really takes a battering.
If you can get to a psychiatrist for an evaluation...it would be useful. They can either prescribe medication or advise you on ways to manage. I am 40 and I really wish I had done something earlier.
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You could try to go see your doctor. He/She can prescribe pills that help you stay focused. My cousin Aiden takes them. I'm not sure what they're called, but I'm sure your doctor will help you.Health Question & Answer
go ask your doctor, they know best usually.Health Question & Answer