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Default Nov 13, 2020 at 01:52 AM
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All my life, I figured there had to be something “off” about me.
No discipline?
My grades were trash all through elementary and middle school. I was constantly getting in trouble me for talking/doodling instead of paying attention.
The only reason I had good grades in high school was because my HS was the kind that you could get me easy As as long as u turn SOMETHING in. (Cheating lol)
Anxiety?
My social skills are trash, as I’m constantly thinking about what to say (forget not being able to focus, I just NEVER know what to say. I don’t want to look like I’m trying to hard) , while also thinking about whatever it is I think about( usually two second long thoughts of no relevance), while also thinking about what I WISH I could be talking about( because no one really talks about stuff I want to talk about) ,while also trying to convince myself that I’m NOT being weird, I’m not hated by whoever I’m talking to, etc. (anxiety?)

Procrastination!!!
Now that I’m in college, getting work done is impossible. I will procrastinate until the very last minute, and even then I have to spend at least a few hours mentally preparing myself to do a simple homework assignment. I was usually able to eventually get stuff done my freshman year (with much effort), but this year, it’s either a hit or miss. I either do it or I don’t and there’s really no way of knowing which.
Forgetful!
I’m just really slow. I’ve always hated getting new jobs because I know following verbal instructions is one of my many weaknesses. I will zone out during instructions, especially when I am making a conscience effort to pay attention. I forget stuff quickly. I will have to read an order (I’m a barista) after every single step because I won’t remember the next one despite seeing it seconds ago.
There’s a lot more, but this is getting too long... I feel like I have to have anxiety or depression or SOMETHING
I am on the adhd thread but I don’t specifically think it’s adhd. I don’t really have the “racing thoughts” because I have no idea what that means. I’m usually just thinking g about random and normal things and many anxious thoughts in between ( so what I’m really suspecting is more like anxiety or autism or something). I usually zone out when I’m not doing anything that requires focus, but everyone does that. I
I’m just always unmotivated, unable to focus on things that matter, overly anxious about EVERYTHING (literally every task is a combination of a million little things I dread doing.),
I am too broke for a therapist so I’ve been trying to self diagnose for the past year or so ( which is when I became aware of myself tbh)
So anything helps!
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Default Nov 13, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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Dear Sangwoah,

I am so very, very sorry that you are suffering from these things you mention. I wish I had some wisdom to share but sadly I lack the knowledge, experience and insight. I have read that some mental symptoms often have an organic component and that a licensed physician can diagnose these, treat them or rule them out as causal factors. But not being a physician or medical professional myself, I cannot offer anything that you or anyone else could or should rely upon. When I experienced things like the ones you describe, a medical doctor helped me enormously. But only a doctor can determine such things. I do feel for what you must be going through and I hope others here will have more helpful words than my poor words. My heart goes out to you.

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Hello Sangwoah: I see this is your first post here on PC. Welcome to Psych Central.

We here on PC cannot offer mental health diagnoses. Plus I'm not a mental health professional. So I can't really offer anything with regard to what may be going on with you. One thing you might do, though, is to take some of the quizzes & tests that are on offer here on PC. There's a link to them in the banner at the top of the page. However here's an additional link as well:

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You mentioned procrastination as being one of the problems you're dealing with. So here are links to 3 articles, from Psych Central's archives, on that subject along with a link to an article on anxiety disorders:

Learn About Procrastination

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Getting Help for Procrastination

Anxiety Disorders: Symptoms, Types & Treatments | Psych Central

I hope you find PC to be of benefit.
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Hey @Sangwoah
I saw you mention racing thoughts so I thought Id share a list I refer to often regarding adhd.
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Originally Posted by Sangwoah View Post
All my life, I figured there had to be something “off” about me.
No discipline?
My grades were trash all through elementary and middle school. I was constantly getting in trouble me for talking/doodling instead of paying attention.
The only reason I had good grades in high school was because my HS was the kind that you could get me easy As as long as u turn SOMETHING in. (Cheating lol)
Anxiety?
My social skills are trash, as I’m constantly thinking about what to say (forget not being able to focus, I just NEVER know what to say. I don’t want to look like I’m trying to hard) , while also thinking about whatever it is I think about( usually two second long thoughts of no relevance), while also thinking about what I WISH I could be talking about( because no one really talks about stuff I want to talk about) ,while also trying to convince myself that I’m NOT being weird, I’m not hated by whoever I’m talking to, etc. (anxiety?)

Procrastination!!!
Now that I’m in college, getting work done is impossible. I will procrastinate until the very last minute, and even then I have to spend at least a few hours mentally preparing myself to do a simple homework assignment. I was usually able to eventually get stuff done my freshman year (with much effort), but this year, it’s either a hit or miss. I either do it or I don’t and there’s really no way of knowing which.
Forgetful!
I’m just really slow. I’ve always hated getting new jobs because I know following verbal instructions is one of my many weaknesses. I will zone out during instructions, especially when I am making a conscience effort to pay attention. I forget stuff quickly. I will have to read an order (I’m a barista) after every single step because I won’t remember the next one despite seeing it seconds ago.
There’s a lot more, but this is getting too long... I feel like I have to have anxiety or depression or SOMETHING
I am on the adhd thread but I don’t specifically think it’s adhd. I don’t really have the “racing thoughts” because I have no idea what that means. I’m usually just thinking g about random and normal things and many anxious thoughts in between ( so what I’m really suspecting is more like anxiety or autism or something). I usually zone out when I’m not doing anything that requires focus, but everyone does that. I
I’m just always unmotivated, unable to focus on things that matter, overly anxious about EVERYTHING (literally every task is a combination of a million little things I dread doing.),
I am too broke for a therapist so I’ve been trying to self diagnose for the past year or so ( which is when I became aware of myself tbh)
So anything helps!
Quote:
Symptoms
Some people with ADHD have fewer symptoms as they age, but some adults continue to have major symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. In adults, the main features of ADHD may include difficulty paying attention, impulsiveness and restlessness. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.

Many adults with ADHD aren't aware they have it — they just know that everyday tasks can be a challenge. Adults with ADHD may find it difficult to focus and prioritize, leading to missed deadlines and forgotten meetings or social plans. The inability to control impulses can range from impatience waiting in line or driving in traffic to mood swings and outbursts of anger.

Adult ADHD symptoms may include:

Impulsiveness
Disorganization and problems prioritizing
Poor time management skills
Problems focusing on a task
Trouble multitasking
Excessive activity or restlessness
Poor planning
Low frustration tolerance
Frequent mood swings
Problems following through and completing tasks
Hot temper
Trouble coping with stress
What's typical behavior and what's ADHD?
Almost everyone has some symptoms similar to ADHD at some point in their lives. If your difficulties are recent or occurred only occasionally in the past, you probably don't have ADHD. ADHD is diagnosed only when symptoms are severe enough to cause ongoing problems in more than one area of your life. These persistent and disruptive symptoms can be traced back to early childhood.

Diagnosis of ADHD in adults can be difficult because certain ADHD symptoms are similar to those caused by other conditions, such as anxiety or mood disorders. And many adults with ADHD also have at least one other mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety.
The symptoms you mention that you do have sound like adhd, although it also sounds like a lot of things. The symptoms you mention like racing thoughts are not generally indicated in symptoms of adhd.

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