Alpertinator
21-06-2010, 11:13 AM
Symptoms of ADHD/ADD. Granted, it's from wikipedia, but wikipedia is more reliable than some people speculate.
Predominantly inattentive type symptoms may include:[33]
* Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch from one activity to another
* Have difficulty focusing on one thing
* Become bored with a task after only a few minutes, unless doing something enjoyable
* Have difficulty focusing attention on organizing and completing a task or learning something new
* Have trouble completing or turning in homework assignments, often losing things (e.g., pencils, toys, assignments) needed to complete tasks or activities
* Not seem to listen when spoken to
* Daydream, become easily confused, and move slowly
* Have difficulty processing information as quickly and accurately as others
* Struggle to follow instructions.
Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type symptoms may include:[33]
* Fidget and squirm in their seats
* Talk nonstop
* Dash around, touching or playing with anything and everything in sight
* Have trouble sitting still during dinner, school, and story time
* Be constantly in motion
* Have difficulty doing quiet tasks or activities.
and also these manifestations primarily of impulsivity:[33]
* Be very impatient
* Blurt out inappropriate comments, show their emotions without restraint, and act without regard for consequences
* Have difficulty waiting for things they want or waiting their turns in games
Some of it matches JJ man. He's easily distracted, he misses and forgets things. He can tend to switch from one activity to another. He certainly does not have trouble focussing on one thing however... anyway, he can not seem to listen sometimes, daydreams, he fidgets like crazy, often talks non stop, seems like he has trouble sittin' still at dinner, he's constantly in motion, he can't seem to stay in one place for all that long, can be impatient, he certainly blurts out inappropriate comments, can show his emotions without restraint, and can act without regard for consequences. I mean just now on LF he was having a conversation and randomly stood on the beds (that Josie and Govan are lying on) and started walking around on the beds and the furniture... wtf? That's somethin' someone with A D D would do...
...oh man... this sounds a lil' bit like me...
Predominantly inattentive type symptoms may include:[33]
* Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch from one activity to another
* Have difficulty focusing on one thing
* Become bored with a task after only a few minutes, unless doing something enjoyable
* Have difficulty focusing attention on organizing and completing a task or learning something new
* Have trouble completing or turning in homework assignments, often losing things (e.g., pencils, toys, assignments) needed to complete tasks or activities
* Not seem to listen when spoken to
* Daydream, become easily confused, and move slowly
* Have difficulty processing information as quickly and accurately as others
* Struggle to follow instructions.
Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type symptoms may include:[33]
* Fidget and squirm in their seats
* Talk nonstop
* Dash around, touching or playing with anything and everything in sight
* Have trouble sitting still during dinner, school, and story time
* Be constantly in motion
* Have difficulty doing quiet tasks or activities.
and also these manifestations primarily of impulsivity:[33]
* Be very impatient
* Blurt out inappropriate comments, show their emotions without restraint, and act without regard for consequences
* Have difficulty waiting for things they want or waiting their turns in games
Some of it matches JJ man. He's easily distracted, he misses and forgets things. He can tend to switch from one activity to another. He certainly does not have trouble focussing on one thing however... anyway, he can not seem to listen sometimes, daydreams, he fidgets like crazy, often talks non stop, seems like he has trouble sittin' still at dinner, he's constantly in motion, he can't seem to stay in one place for all that long, can be impatient, he certainly blurts out inappropriate comments, can show his emotions without restraint, and can act without regard for consequences. I mean just now on LF he was having a conversation and randomly stood on the beds (that Josie and Govan are lying on) and started walking around on the beds and the furniture... wtf? That's somethin' someone with A D D would do...
...oh man... this sounds a lil' bit like me...