Topic: what is ADHD and how do u kno if u have it

[Chrono]

I think I have half of ADD, if that's even possible. But I do know kids with ADHD. It's pretty annoying...

[Patback399]

I have schizophrenia.

I have flat feet.I think.

I have athlete's foot. I know.

[super_sayian_spongebob]

I have ADHD, but I also have Asperger's Snydrome which is similar to Autism. You can read about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_Syndrome 

ADHD isn't really much of a trouble like it was like 6 years ago, it's just the other disease that's hindering.

[Squiddy]

Wikipedia:

The symptoms of ADHD fall into the following two broad categories:

Inattention:

   1. Failing to pay close attention to details or making careless mistakes when doing schoolwork or other activities
   2. Trouble keeping attention focused during play or tasks
   3. Appearing not to listen when spoken to
   4. Failing to follow instructions or finish tasks
   5. Avoiding tasks that require a high amount of mental effort and organization, such as school projects
   6. Frequently losing items required to facilitate tasks or activities, such as school supplies
   7. Excessive distractibility
   8. Forgetfulness

Hyperactivity-impulsive behavior

   1. Fidgeting with hands or feet or squirming in seat
   2. Leaving seat often, even when inappropriate
   3. Running or climbing at inappropriate times
   4. Difficulty in quiet play
   5. Frequently feeling restless
   6. Excessive speech
   7. Answering a question before the speaker has finished
   8. Failing to await one's turn
   9. Interrupting the activities of others at inappropriate times

The two are different, but I do know someone who has both of them.

Going by this criteria, Id say 99% of preteens/teens have ADD. The problem is that it is over diagnoused.

[spongebuddie]

true

[Rocko]

I had ADHD really, really bad when I was a kid. I mean so bad, I couldn't sit still for half a minute. And I also have learning disability that makes it harder for me to spell.

[spongebuddie]

yea my dads always naggin at me to stop figiting but he never took it into consideration that i can't help it :/