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Originally Posted by Statikkk  I don't think I'm lazy, because when I'm really into something I am ultra-results-oriented. When I put my mind to something, success comes really easily. |
Yeah - that's called "hyperfocus" and can be another mark of ADD.
Explore the info, maybe even talk to your doc about it. If you choose to do meds be aware you may have to play around some with the types and dosages until you get it right. The first one they put me on turned me into a raving, maniacal bitch like that *snaps fingers" (more so than usual, I mean.
). Next drug had less disturbing side-effects but took a while to get the dosage right. Then I decided I didn't want to be *normal* all the time. So I take them when I need to really focus and not the rest of the time.
If you do have ADD, it's likely you've developed coping skills over your lifetime that serve to get you through the day without too many screw-ups. And you may benefit from devising others.
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I did the 6-question test, and it did indicate that my answers are consistent with a diagnosis, but I'm a bit apprehensive about heeding the diagnosis of a 6-question test.
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I agree you'd want to pursue more extensive testing. One of the problems with diagnosing ADD/ADHD is there is no comprehensive test that will conclusively determine a diagnosis. That said, a battery of tests can be administered and behavior histories analyzed which when interpreted by a qualified psychologist will indicate the likelihood or not.
Personally, it was a huge relief for me to be tested and to learn that certain areas of lifetime struggle were not due to laziness, stupidity, incompetence...