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A.D.D.?

Taradactyl
Taradactyl
Has anyone here ever drank to "stop" everything from moving? Do you ever feel like you can't slow down or relax and sit still without a drink (to an extreme)? I used to joke that booze gave me a "pause button," same with pills.

Does anyone have an opinion on Adult A.D.D.? Is it for for real? I've done the self diagnostic tests now 3 times in my life and "passed" with flying colors every time. I am just reluctant to admit it's a legitimate condition and not just a blessing of too much energy and a curse of laziness.

(And yes I will seek expert counsel.) Just wondered what you's all thoughts might be.

Thanks,
Anna
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ADD and ADHD is very common in both children and adults and many times in children is misdiagnosed, as having a lot of energy is not a bad thing - society requires us, as kids, to sit, be still and be quite, today's world is a matter of computers and video games so no physical activity is at hand - when you drove around after christmas morning, how many kids did you see out riding bikes, throwing footballs, playing basketball, probably not many, most of them were probably playing their games on their WII's and i saw more ELECTRIC scooters - for young kids - what is up wtih that

IT IS NORMAL to have energy - I was "hyperactive" as a child too, i have a butterfly brain still to this day - i am a very busy person, but in my mind i never accomplish enough, I can run on little or no sleep - so what- am i gonna take a pill to "calm me down" hell no - i am not.

i like what Olive said - in school she was competative - maybe a good start and to be monitored by her doctor as I definitely am not licesned to give medical advice - but get back into sports, there are all sorts of things that she, being athletic can accomplish - running is like an opiate addiction i saw dreamy posted.

You know the thing is when we first stop drinking, we ALL look for the "reason" we feel the way we do and through all the changes we go through - but there are MANY PEOPLE that find other ways to relax, to calm, I doubt you will find a Monk on meds - well calming meds that is -

I think Olive is great - if she ever gives you a moment to chat with her, take her up on it - i am not saying she's not ADD or ADHD - I just hope her doctor understands the alcoholic and all that goes with it before he starts over medicating her that's all.

Put your fingers together and say ahhhhmmmmm ahhhhmmmm

Peace!