Add/adhd?

[megamikey59]

ok my grandpa says i have partly ADHD. how do you know if you have it without getting diagnoised by a doctor with it?

[Bobby]

This (http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/symptom.htm) Link Has Symptoms and such.

[megamikey59]

thanks
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[megamikey59]

-Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.
-Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.
-Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
-Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).
-Often has trouble organizing activities.
-Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).
-Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).
-Is often easily distracted.
-Is often forgetful in daily activities.
-Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.
-Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly.
-Often has trouble waiting one's turn.
-Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).

Those are my symtoms I have. Do I have ADD or ADHD? I have all the Inattention items and 1 Hyperactivity item and I think 2 or 3 Impulsivity items..

[Bobby]

Hmm.. You could be ADHD.. but you need to check with your doctor to be sure.