Does ADHD really make me day dream all the time and way to hyper?
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well it might be you (or coffee) but it certinatly could be adhd.
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I daydream about a lot of things, but mostly about a better life for myself and family.
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Hey dude, I'm adopted also and think my Mom also had that operation, but I was long gone and didn't notice any change in her.  The older she gets the mellower and nicer she becomes: something to look for in old age!  Now she's 84 and still trukin, although having trouble hitting the speed limit.\n\nI didn't know much about ADHD until I just Googled it, but based upon the "symptoms" listed in Wikipedia, I definitely suffer.  Damn, until I read this question, I thought I was perfectly normal.  Maybe ADHD is normal!
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ADHD certainly does affect attention and memory.  Often people with ADHD pay attention to everything to the saem degreee and are unable to strain out the things they don't need to pay attention to, such as the sound of the traffic outside, the hum of the air conditioner, etc.  The memory problems are probably related partly to the attention problems, but ADHD also affects the brain's ability to memorize, organize, and retrieve information.  For most of us our brains work like a filing cabinet, with a special place for every bit of information, close to other similar bits of information, so that we can find it all easily when we need it.  For people with ADHD their brains work more like a wastepaper basket, with everything thrown in together so it is difficult to find the exact bit of information you want.\n\nThe websites attached will give you more information.  I hope this helps.
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I daydreamed a lot when I was younger.  I still do, but no where near as much.  You need to be interested in your surroundings.  You may be a little bored with work or school so your brain takes a trip.  Pick a more interesting class or job.  Read books to keep your imagination happy.  Perhaps, you should try writing down some of your daydreams during your free time.  Maybe you are a writer.
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I think dreams are of what you think about during the day. So if you are thinking about love, shopping or anything else sometimes your dreams will be in that area.
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Only when daydreaming
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i tihnk dreams that come true are like dayjavoo, or like maybe it means you have phychic powers? but i love it when that happens...
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I have ADHD and I'm still in school on mysenior year about to graduate.. ADHD is what it is and yea it makes your attention span short and you a little hyperactive, but him not wanting to go to school has nothing to do with his diagnosis..\nSo for some help i gave you a link below for some signs of ADHD and ODD\nAnd about staying in class yea i do sometimes when my medicine starts to wear off so i go to sleep or doodle my thoughts n stuff and it really helps
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Very hyperactive, poor grades, lack of attention span...are some symptoms. I know a child who was almost diagnosed with ADD but it turned out he was suffering from epilepsy and having brief seizures where he'd just space out. So be careful in the diagnosis, involve a professional and teacher's help.
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It is stressful sometimes but it is kind of a blessing. Parent might not think so but...... No one really understands a kid with ADHD. People make fun of u and everyones always nagging on you. I'm 12 also and i find it difficult at times. One good thing to do is to let him go out for allot of sports it harness energy into an activity and is also good for the body. It is also very hard to concentrate on allot of things. But on  the other hand i am a very bright person altogether. I would try to see if his school has a gifted and talented program at his school( if he is exceptionally bright). It is a class that  is for people who think outside of the box. Don't get discouraged though, it is said that people eventually grow out of it. Well i wish u the best of luck and if u need any info about it just e-mail me at blondandgifted@yahoo.com or at elmo_rox_818@yahoo.com My mom has a major in life Science and Biology. Well, good luck and God Bless!!
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Maybe you have Attention Deficit Disorder and you could benefit from some medication.   Go see your doctor and speak with him on this problem.
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Good Luck! I have a 15 yo with the same problem. He is ADHD with severe impulsivity and it has been a continuous battle to do any kind of school work. He would come up with all kinds of excuses about not doing his school work. I also didn't know what to do. So I started NOT letting him do anything. No TV, no video games (on TV or portable), no friends over, no going anywhere, nothing. He finally got the message. He told me he was going to give me "The Mean Mom" award because I wouldn't let him do anything or go anywhere. The thing was he knew most of the work, just had a hard time putting it on paper. He is in high school now and being homeschooled (which really works out much better). But the 'doing nothing' still stands if he doesn't do the work. He still has a problem with taking it out of his head and putting it on paper (he can tell you anything you want to know about his subjects, orally). But he has to put it on paper. But now he will sit down and do the work. I told him I was not having this foolishness anymore, I know he can do the work and if he wants any free time he'd better get it done.
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Me too! Make a time schedule for yourself and block out hours of the day to do things. Give yourself more time than you think you need to complete assignments. That should help. Also, find out how you focus: do you like constant background noise or no noise at all. That should help.I have ADHD and working with a consistent backgroud noise works for me.
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Don't listen to the bullshit person above me. Just another Tom Cruise on a useless cruisade. I have ADHD and I've had a friend tell me that out of all the people she's knows who've been diagnosed with it, I'm the one she truly believes has it. I hate when people try to call it bullshit because I deal with it EVERY DAY.\n\nAnyway, enough ranting. I know that in 1991, the US department of Education determined that children with ADHD were included for services under PL 94-142. This law states that all children with disabilities between ages of 6 and 21, regardless of the type or severity of their disability are to receive free, appropriate public education at the public's expense.  It means that the schools are required by law to make accomendations (differently worded tests, longer testing periods, different testing environment, etc) and provide you with services (allowing you to tape record lectures, have a note taker, etc).\n\nI'm pretty sure though that once you get past 21, the government is not going to give you money or assistance, but you can't be discriminated against as far as jobs go and great bosses will understand your condition and try to make accomendations for you.\n\nHope this helps!
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you sound just like me! \ni have adhd too. im not sure exactly what it is but i know that a symptom of adhd is deja vu. like where you do something and then your just like 'wait a minute, didn't i already do this?' like you had a vision or something. also me and one of my friends with adhd feel someone is in the room with us too just like a sixth sense or something. i've been thinking the same thing your thinking but i dont know how to find out what it really is. if i ever find out i'll tell you. if you find anything out tell me too! good luck
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It sounds like OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)\nMany people have it to a certain degree or another. It's weird but harmless, unless it interferes with daily life. If these little rituals get in the way of a productive day, I suggest you see a specialist.