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Old 22-07-2008, 16:44
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Attention deficit disorder

I have been thinking about this for a while and I'm almost convinced that I suffer from ADD (properly known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Predominantly Inattentive). Does anyone else have this (without hyperactivity)? If so, what treatments/courses of action have you taken?

I was looking through Wikipedia and found this list of criteria. I meet every single one quite prominently.

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  1. Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.
  2. Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.
  3. Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
  4. 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).
  5. Often has trouble organizing activities.
  6. 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).
  7. Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).
  8. Is often easily distracted.
  9. Is often forgetful in daily activities.
In addition, I find myself extremely lethargic, somewhat emotionally detached, having persisting feelings of depersonalisation and so on. This has been going on for as long as I can remember and it is making my academic life difficult - I am on the verge of having to drop out of university as I simply cannot force myself to study uninteresting subjects.

Can anyone offer any advice? Replies from Irish members with ADHD-PI would be particularly encouraging as I'm not sure what treatments are available in this country and whether methylphenidate or amphetamines are used if medication is recommended.
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