Reply To: Im not sure if im just a lazy weirdo or I have add. Please help!

[That Guy with ADHD]

Hi Moldyfeather,

With the exception of your age amost everything you mentioned reminds me of myself. The thing that surprised me the most is the walking on my toes. I did that as a child and still do it today although my heals don’t quite lift as high as they used to back then. I had never heard anyone ever mention that trait before now and, like my ADHD, thought it was just me and how I was. The chattering teeth to a song was another one. Hey, this may sound gross but do you swish spit between your teeth to a tune in your head?

Bad memory? Check…
Disorganized? Check…
Stare into space? Check…
Lose stuff? Check…
Bounce from hobby to hobby? Check…
Procrastinate? Check…
Called Autistic? Check…

If I had to guess I would say that you were a good candidate for ADHD but one paragraph in an ADHD forum isn’t enough to tell for sure. It should be determined by a doctor who has training in the field of ADHD.

If you do have ADHD there are things that you can do to improve things. It is widely accepted that diet and excersize can improve ADHD symptoms. Eat more protien especially in the morning and reduce your carbs, especially refined carbs like sugar, white bread, etc. Once you have been diagnosed you may be offered medication. It is often the first line of treatment and is very safe. My recommendation for you is to educate yourself about ADHD. This is a good start. There are also ADHD support groups in most cities. I personally found it helpful to hear stories from other people with experiences just like mine. If you like I can recommend some other websites, books, etc. that I found helpful.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. This is a pretty safe place to be. You are part of our community.

Your friend

Richard
AKA That Guy with ADHD

Btw you write very well and by the number of edits I would bet you are well read and take pride in what you put to print. If you read through the forums you will see many posts much longer than yours. We don’t judge based on the length. Sometimes it can be theraputic to get the words out into the world.

• This reply was modified 6 years, 7 months ago by That Guy with ADHD. Reason: Typo

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