Posted on 03/06/2010 7:17:22 AM PST by LouAvul
Oh my God you just described every day of my life!
Hey! Are you spying on me?!
A few years ago an article in the WSJ pegged this for what it is - a marketing ploy. Much of the DSM and this particular “diagnosis” is as much of a hoax as global warming.
Yes, that’s it.
Red Flags for Adult ADHD
a lifelong history of difficulty with attention
a history of disruptive or impulsive behaviour
organizational skill problems (time management difficulties, misses appointments, frequent late and unfinished projects)
erratic work history (changes jobs frequently, unprepared for meetings, projects not completed on time, reports of coworkers, employers and clients being frustrated with them)
Anger control problems (argumentative with authority figures, over controlling as a parent, fighting with coworkers or child’s teachers, episodes of rage)
marital problems (spouse complains that he/she does not listen, speaks without thinking, is impulsive, forgets important events)
being over-talkative, interrupts frequently or inappropriately, speaks too loudly
parenting problems ( difficulty establishing and maintaining household routines, inconsistency in dealing with the children)
money management problems (making impulsive purchases, running out of money, failing to pay bills or do taxes, history of bankruptcy)
substance use or abuse, especially alcohol or marijuana, or excessive caffeine use
addictions such as collecting, compulsive shopping, sexual avoidance or addiction, overeating, compulsive exercise or gambling
frequent accidents
problems with driving (speeding tickets, serious accidents, license revoked, or being overly cautious when driving to compensate for attention problems)
being a parent of a child with ADHD
a college student who is frustrated, having to reduce their course load, or having difficulty completing assignments
an ADHD diagnosis as a child and continuing to have problems
reports from those close to the adult that they are just like a child or relative with ADHD or identifying them as having many of the symptoms associated with adult ADHD
evidence that the adult is not just coping poorly, but is significantly impaired and is at high risk of developing secondary disorders such as anxiety and depression
the adult may be successful but shows impairment when compared to their potential
an adult who is expending more energy than others to do the same amount of work
an adult who is using coping strategies to compensate for their weaknesses, but still experiencing problems with their career and work relations or becoming a workaholic
I have heard Glenn Beck talk about ADD. If I remember correctly he said that alcohol helped “slow” his mind down so he could focus.
LOL I hate when that happens!
What Is Compulsive Exercise?
Compulsive exercise (also called obligatory exercise and anorexia athletica) is best defined by an exercise addict's frame of mind: He or she no longer chooses to exercise but feels compelled to do so and struggles with guilt and anxiety if he or she doesn't work out. Injury, illness, an outing with friends, bad weather — none of these will deter those who compulsively exercise. In a sense, exercising takes over a compulsive exerciser's life because he or she plans life around it.
Yes indeed! I have NO PROBLEM keeping the attention of "ADHD" diagnosed People of ALL ages for the hour it takes to give a piano, voice, guitar, or drum lesson.
You need me!
What kind of music do you like?
Music clears the mind.
Indeed.
The condition is real. However, I don’t think it is a ‘disorder’ but rather, the modern world of sitting on your arse for hours a day does not ‘fit’ what ADHD people need.
Those with the condition, like myself, often naturally overcompensate by becoming extremely good planners: lists for everything and a schedule planned out in advance.
Additionally, while most think of wandering minds, ADHD people can become hyper-focused if it is something that really, really grips their interest.
Personally, I think it is a gift, if one can work in an environment where fast decisions need to be made whilst evaluating a ton of information. It’s the day in, day out routine that is a killer. BORING!
But it’s a killer when you get a song stuck in your head.
The only cure for THAT is to sing a DIFFERENT song! ha ha ha
Yeah, a deal breaker.
Hmm.
If channeled properly, yes.
A Gift.
Ltos said to grab another song.
I just did.
*relief*
Ahhhhhhh.
But NOW, you have to get the NEW song out of your head! LOL!
Indeed. Et tu, fanfan?
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