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#1 CleanPlayer
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When I come home, I can't focus on school. I've been tanking in school ( I have a 2.7 gpa) and I wanna do well but it's just so hard to stay organized and manage my time. I get way to easily distracted. Should I take medication? I'm a little worried by the side effects.....any advice would be appreciated.
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#2 Citrus25
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Why not take the ADD test yourself http://psychcentral.com/addquiz.htm

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#3 sAndroid17
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that really doesnt sound like ADD, just a short attention span:P

what to do though, i guess you "should" see a doctor if your worried about it, but maybe just make yourself focus...:|

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#4 Omega_Zero69
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go see a doctor
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#5 CleanPlayer
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that really doesnt sound like ADD, just a short attention span:P

what to do though, i guess you "should" see a doctor if your worried about it, but maybe just make yourself focus...:|

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I wish it could be that easy :(
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#6 sAndroid17
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[QUOTE="CleanPlayer"][QUOTE="sAndroid17"]

that really doesnt sound like ADD, just a short attention span:P

what to do though, i guess you "should" see a doctor if your worried about it, but maybe just make yourself focus...:|

I wish it could be that easy :(

yeah, boring stuff is BORING. but if its important it needs to be done:P
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#7 CleanPlayer
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Why not take the ADD test yourself http://psychcentral.com/addquiz.htm

Citrus25
I scored a 72...:(
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#8 CleanPlayer
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[QUOTE="sAndroid17"][QUOTE="CleanPlayer"][QUOTE="sAndroid17"]

that really doesnt sound like ADD, just a short attention span:P

what to do though, i guess you "should" see a doctor if your worried about it, but maybe just make yourself focus...:|

I wish it could be that easy :(

yeah, boring stuff is BORING. but if its important it needs to be done:P

That's true, I want to get it done. but I just don't do it....I sort of sound really lazy, haha.
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#9 Tauruslink
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[QUOTE="Citrus25"]

Why not take the ADD test yourself http://psychcentral.com/addquiz.htm

CleanPlayer
I scored a 72...:(

I scored a 27
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#10 lobodob
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[QUOTE="Tauruslink"][QUOTE="CleanPlayer"][QUOTE="Citrus25"]

Why not take the ADD test yourself http://psychcentral.com/addquiz.htm

I scored a 72...:(

I scored a 27

I scored 26
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#11 Citrus25
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[QUOTE="CleanPlayer"][QUOTE="Citrus25"]

Why not take the ADD test yourself http://psychcentral.com/addquiz.htm

I scored a 72...:(

I DON'T think you have ADD then....
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[QUOTE="Tauruslink"][QUOTE="CleanPlayer"]I scored a 72...:(lobodob
I scored a 27

I scored 26

I scored a 23

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#13 jazzkrotch
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Psychiatric medication is intended to make conformers out of non-conformers. Do you want to be a lemming?
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#14 jazzkrotch
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I just scored an 8...does this mean I will be alienated by the masses with the ephemeral powers that ephemerally be?
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#15 thepwninator
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I have a rather bad case of ADD, and, to be honest, I don't think it has a particularly big effect on me. Sure, I can't focus as well (which is hell for exams and particularly nasty problem sets), but it also allows me to easily become occupied and, therefore, never bored. My experience with ADD meds is such that I do not recommend you take them. For the first week (depending on the type of meds), it incessantly feels like you got kicked in the crotch really, really hard 2 minutes beforehand, and it also, in my experience, breeds very, very bad depression.
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#16 XD4NTESINF3RNOX
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i scored a 59 i don't think that's too good :P
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#17 lonewolf604
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i don't think that test is very good
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#18 aceofspades076
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[QUOTE="CleanPlayer"][QUOTE="Citrus25"]

Why not take the ADD test yourself http://psychcentral.com/addquiz.htm

Tauruslink
I scored a 72...:(

I scored a 27

39 here.
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#19 SSBFan12
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When I come home, I can't focus on school. I've been tanking in school ( I have a 2.7 gpa) and I wanna do well but it's just so hard to stay organized and manage my time. I get way to easily distracted. Should I take medication? I'm a little worried by the side effects.....any advice would be appreciated. CleanPlayer
I really don't think you have it that bad.
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#20 Spicy-McHaggis
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There is no such thing as ADD, its total personality. The medications suck, I was sent to like, 4 doctors. 2 Years later after life changing side effects they told me I didn't have it and I hit the doctor in the mouth and broke his lip :lol: i had never been so pissed off. oh to answer your question...hey look a salad.
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#21 ferron321
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Why not take the ADD test yourself http://psychcentral.com/addquiz.htm

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Wow. I scored a 69. One mark off of "Adult ADD". Iv'e never even given it any thought before. Meh, I'm happy the way I am and dont do too bad in school :?
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#22 CodingGenius
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Psychiatric medication is intended to make conformers out of non-conformers. Do you want to be a lemming?jazzkrotch
Actually, it's meant to ensure people have an appropriate chemical balance. One need only see the difference between someone who needs anti-psychotics before and after to realize that it isn't about "conformity". Also, to the TC, you need to talk to a professional to get an appropriate diagnosis.
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#23 yellosnolvr
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you should be worried by adderall.
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#24 Dr_Brocoli
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Do you drink coffee? If you do stop that mgiht help. If you dont its know a cup a day can help you concentrate; dont drink more than a cup. I started drinking a cup a day and my preformance in schoo lskyrocketed./
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#25 Dark__Link
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ADHD is probably the most misdiagnosed "disorder" today. If it had a distinct and noticeable onset (i.e. you can specifically remember NOT being this way), it's not ADHD; you just have behavioral problems.
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#26 Carl_W21
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I score 21 from test in that 1st reply
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#27 Bioshockraptor
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*I could swear I have seen this somewhere before*

... Oh wait, your blog :D

I took that test and got 43 :lol:

I say see a doctor :)
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#28 rockon1215
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I took the quiz and got a 43, possibly mild ADHD just because my mind wanders when reading boring text and I day dream a lot. That's about 90% of the population right there.
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#29 I_pWnzz_YoU
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Got 21 ;) Although for me it's more a short attention span. When I'm doing something boring like homework, I usually go watch TV or play guitar etc.

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#30 I_pWnzz_YoU
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I took the quiz and got a 43, possibly mild ADHD just because my mind wanders when reading boring text and I day dream a lot. That's about 90% of the population right there.rockon1215
Yeah, in class I zone out a lot if the teachers boring :lol:
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#31 rockon1215
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[QUOTE="rockon1215"]I took the quiz and got a 43, possibly mild ADHD just because my mind wanders when reading boring text and I day dream a lot. That's about 90% of the population right there.I_pWnzz_YoU
Yeah, in class I zone out a lot if the teachers boring :lol:

It's not my fault Superheroes are more interesting than Trig!!!!
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#32 I_pWnzz_YoU
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[QUOTE="I_pWnzz_YoU"][QUOTE="rockon1215"]I took the quiz and got a 43, possibly mild ADHD just because my mind wanders when reading boring text and I day dream a lot. That's about 90% of the population right there.rockon1215
Yeah, in class I zone out a lot if the teachers boring :lol:

It's not my fault Superheroes are more interesting than Trig!!!!

But I don't daydream about superheroes :o
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#33 rockon1215
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[QUOTE="I_pWnzz_YoU"][QUOTE="rockon1215"][QUOTE="I_pWnzz_YoU"] Yeah, in class I zone out a lot if the teachers boring :lol:

It's not my fault Superheroes are more interesting than Trig!!!!

But I don't daydream about superheroes :o

I know you probably don't, but I wanted to keep it clean :)
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#34 Tjeremiah1988
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I have HDTV.
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#35 I_pWnzz_YoU
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[QUOTE="rockon1215"][QUOTE="I_pWnzz_YoU"][QUOTE="rockon1215"] It's not my fault Superheroes are more interesting than Trig!!!!

But I don't daydream about superheroes :o

I know you probably don't, but I wanted to keep it clean :)

I leave the dirty stuff until later. Imagine getting a stiffy in class and your teacher asks you to stand up to demonstrate something :|
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#36 rockon1215
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[QUOTE="rockon1215"][QUOTE="I_pWnzz_YoU"] But I don't daydream about superheroes :oI_pWnzz_YoU
I know you probably don't, but I wanted to keep it clean :)

I leave the dirty stuff until later. Imagine getting a stiffy in class and your teacher asks you to stand up to demonstrate something :|

Thats just a risk you have to take. Live life on the edge
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#37 Leejjohno
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Some of those questions didn't sound too professional. How can thoughts bounce around your head like in a pinball machine?

I scored 33 anyway.

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#38 Zackariel
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You procrastinate. You don't have ADD. Good lord.
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#39 Leejjohno
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[QUOTE="I_pWnzz_YoU"][QUOTE="rockon1215"] I know you probably don't, but I wanted to keep it clean :)rockon1215
I leave the dirty stuff until later. Imagine getting a stiffy in class and your teacher asks you to stand up to demonstrate something :|

Thats just a risk you have to take. Live life on the edge

the key is to flatten it upwards under your belt. The other key is to remember that most dudes aren't going to instantly check your crotch area.

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#40 Soul_Killa_Dark
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I scored a 58...moderate form of ADHD :S
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#41 ChubbyGuy40
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I got borderline ADHD....I think it's just my incredibly short attention span, or the fact I usually sound out what I don't want to hear.

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#42 KD-Archangel
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I scored an 88 on the test, but no surprise there.
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#43 I_pWnzz_YoU
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[QUOTE="rockon1215"][QUOTE="I_pWnzz_YoU"] I leave the dirty stuff until later. Imagine getting a stiffy in class and your teacher asks you to stand up to demonstrate something :|Leejjohno

Thats just a risk you have to take. Live life on the edge

the key is to flatten it upwards under your belt. The other key is to remember that most dudes aren't going to instantly check your crotch area.

And if a girl notices, well you can fill in the blanks ;)
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Well I have A.D.H.D and its no treat to live with.

Back in 4th grade I took riddlin and a few other drugs over the course of the next couple of years. I took myself off of the stuff because it felt wrong. I was constantly tired and was actually focusing less and sleeping more...

Anways I'm a junior in college and I still have the effects of ADHD working against me.

You basically just have to live with. You learn how to manage your time and your thoughts. Its not easy, but you can do it.

Don't go running and putting yourself on medication. Thats a last hope.

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#45 I_pWnzz_YoU
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Well I have A.D.H.D and its no treat to live with.

Back in 4th grade I took riddlin and a few other drugs over the course of the next couple of years. I took myself off of the stuff because it felt wrong. I was constantly tired and was actually focusing less and sleeping more...

Anways I'm a junior in college and I still have the effects of ADHD working against me.

You basically just have to live with. You learn how to manage your time and your thoughts. Its not easy, but you can do it.

Don't go running and putting yourself on medication. Thats a last hope.

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Yeah, don't forget medication only surpresses it for a short while, it doesn't make it go away. Like Heroine :)
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#46 lilasianwonder
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You may want to get that checked out.
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#47 Juggernaut140
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My meds make me horrible at socializing so I stopped taking them. NOW IM ONE OF COOL KIDS 8)
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#48 JenniFRESH
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What the hell?

I scored a freaking 76!

it said I should seek diagnosis from a trained mental health professional immediately.

Pshhh, that can't be accurate.

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#49 Insurrection4
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Results of your
Attention Deficit Disorder Quiz

You scored a total of 0

You have answered this self-report questionnaire in such a way as to suggest that you do not likely currently suffer from an attention deficit disorder. You should not take this as a diagnosis or recommendation for treatment in any way, though.

ADD quiz

Or maybe I lied about it. Dumb quiz.

I scored a 64. I'm in the middle. I sometimes daydream during boring things in order to keep myself from falling asleep. Usually when I'm bored and not doing much, I will get tired. I think that's more of a blood flow thing though. My heart slows down, I get tired. My heart speeds up, I have infinite energy. I do have problems with concentration and anger though. :(

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#50 Deihjan
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Ask a psychiastrist about this. They know more about ADHD and ADD than Gamespot does (unless there happens to be a medical braintwister here) My own shrink thinks I have ADD(girls get this more often than boys, they usually have ADHD) which could link to my depression. I can focus on things that interest me, like gaming, TV, reading books and schoolwork that is about language, not maths. I'm not a logical thinker, but a creative thinker (I have it easier with languages, not maths/physics/etc etc.) As fas as I know, ADHD and ADD medication doesn't have any side effects, if that's what you meant. But one thing I'd like to know, have you always been like this? And staying organized can be laziness as well as a slight distraction disorder, it doesn't have to be ADD.