Re: What was the 1st clue?

[Anonymous]

” I (like everyone I know) assumed that ADD was ADHD and my only expereince with that were the loud disruptive boys in my classes that would be running around like mad men turning over chairs and yelling for ‘no aparent reason’.”

Exactly. I didn’t hear about ADD up until last year, I just thought it was of one category (ADHD). Never in a million years was I a boisterous child – I often just sat quietly at the back, gazing and dreaming. Anyway, somebody suggested I research “Adult A.D.D”, so this was my turning point. Since then, I pondered about without considering a professional diagnosis. I didn’t think I was ready. This year, however, I decided to finally take charge on the situation, and get myself diagnosed. I still haven’t had the final appointment, so I am still collecting clues!

Six months ago, I had a stomach infection that caused anemia. I had to take a set amount of antibiotics per day. I went to college, forgetting to take the pills with me. I caused myself an even worse infection, resulting in a second course of antibiotics, which made me very ill. Luckily, the infection disappeared, but it really taught me something – if it’s getting to the point of screwing up tasks that concern my health, then off to the doctors it is. Diagnosis is on its way.

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