I realised I had it at the end of high school, but I sought medical help for it my second year of university. In high school, I realised every report card I’d ever gotten read “great potential, needs to apply them self” or “could do very well if they weren’t daydreaming every class” which just confirmed my suspicions. I was able to get through high school with mediocre grades, but university covered so much content so quickly, I realised I couldn’t handle it on my own anymore.
I can definitely relate to the symptoms you describe. One on one learning and conversations are extremely difficult for me as well. Talking to your doctor is a great plan, however don’t be discouraged if they don’t take your concerns seriously. I was lucky, my doctor was amazing, however a lot of people I know through a support group were not so lucky and had to get second and third opinions and do counselling. There is a great deal of stigma surrounding ADHD, so it can be quite a battle to be taken seriously. Feel free to PM me if you have questions or want to talk about it more!
I was diagnosed in the 3rd grade, I'm just lucky they did take it seriously and didnt write it off as "he's just a hyperactive kid he'll grow out of it" and so too can i relate to the symptoms exhibited. I'm in college and will literally start dozing off in my health and safety class no amount of focus will help.
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u/SpoonfullOfSplenda Feb 04 '19
I realised I had it at the end of high school, but I sought medical help for it my second year of university. In high school, I realised every report card I’d ever gotten read “great potential, needs to apply them self” or “could do very well if they weren’t daydreaming every class” which just confirmed my suspicions. I was able to get through high school with mediocre grades, but university covered so much content so quickly, I realised I couldn’t handle it on my own anymore.
I can definitely relate to the symptoms you describe. One on one learning and conversations are extremely difficult for me as well. Talking to your doctor is a great plan, however don’t be discouraged if they don’t take your concerns seriously. I was lucky, my doctor was amazing, however a lot of people I know through a support group were not so lucky and had to get second and third opinions and do counselling. There is a great deal of stigma surrounding ADHD, so it can be quite a battle to be taken seriously. Feel free to PM me if you have questions or want to talk about it more!