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09-05-2006, 12:38 AM
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Re: Beat: Just found out I have ADD
ADD is overdiagnosed. It's also a genuinely real problem. Too sad it's abused.
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09-05-2006, 01:54 AM
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Re: Beat: Just found out I have ADD
Went to law school, lawyer for a little bit, hated it. Trying B school in the spring.
I do have ADD (or maybe it really is overdiagnosed). My buddy is a resident at UCI medical center and he mentioned it to me. He thought I always knew that I had ADD! The conversation went like this: Him: how the hell did you get through law school and big law with ADD? Me: What are you talking about? Him: You have ADD right? Me: NO!!!! Him: Yes, you do. I have known you for 7 years. I always assumed you knew, but didn't want to bring it up. Me: STFU! Him: I'm dead serious. I'll wager any amount of money that any doctor will come to the same conclusion after observing you. Me: Haha. Two hours later, I call my ex girlfriend who is a therapist. Me: Hey, do you think I have ADD? Her: Yeah. I have always known. You didn't? BEAT!!!!!!!!!!! LAST ONE TO KNOW. Apparrently everyone knew but me.
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#37
09-05-2006, 01:56 AM
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Re: Beat: Just found out I have ADD
Funny I had the same thing happen to me except it was about being an a-hole all throughout high school.
I have ADD too but the wonder of Adderall allows me to GOGOGOGOGOGO and make good moniez online so I consider it something of a hidden blessing.
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#38
09-05-2006, 04:58 PM
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Re: Beat: Just found out I have ADD
[ QUOTE ]
Went to law school, lawyer for a little bit, hated it. Trying B school in the spring. I do have ADD (or maybe it really is overdiagnosed). My buddy is a resident at UCI medical center and he mentioned it to me. He thought I always knew that I had ADD! The conversation went like this: Him: how the hell did you get through law school and big law with ADD? Me: What are you talking about? Him: You have ADD right? Me: NO!!!! Him: Yes, you do. I have known you for 7 years. I always assumed you knew, but didn't want to bring it up. Me: STFU! Him: I'm dead serious. I'll wager any amount of money that any doctor will come to the same conclusion after observing you. Me: Haha. Two hours later, I call my ex girlfriend who is a therapist. Me: Hey, do you think I have ADD? Her: Yeah. I have always known. You didn't? BEAT!!!!!!!!!!! LAST ONE TO KNOW. Apparrently everyone knew but me. [/ QUOTE ] There is a huge difference between being ADD and not being able to focus on boring stuff. Just because all your buddies say "DUDE you have ADD!" isn't a diagnosis ( and no your gf the therapist isn't either ). ADD is real, but it is improperly diagnosed in about 9 out of 10 cases. It is a diagnosis that was ( and still is ) hugely abused. You can even google for admissions from drs about 5 years or so ago that they were paid by pharma to increase their diagnosis of ADD. More than likely you have a short attention span, and a lack of desire to focus on tasks you find less than worthy. Matter of fact -- I'd lay 2:1 ( $100 ) on it.
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#40
09-05-2006, 05:22 PM
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Re: Beat: Just found out I have ADD
I have ADD as well, which have gotten worse over the years.
I'm not taking any medication and can work through it by simple will power. It's tough, but I'm too afraid of what Adderall will do to my body. I just look for a motivating factor that'll help me get through situations. Also, lots of cigarettes. When I'm in class, I can't pay attention for over a minute, but I can sit and study/work by myself for hours and hours if I have some deadline to meet. Sometimes, I can't focus on something no matter how hard I try. My ex-gf figured out I have ADD before I did as well.
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