sufferin from adhd
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Originally posted by geodome:Troublemaker:
1. Now I know you never appear normal to the people around you.
2. You must be mentally, physically and psychologically abnormal.
3. You are unable to comprehend the simple description of ADHD at the CDC website earlier on posted.
4. You definitely don't have ADHD, perhaps super-low IQ.
5. I have a motto in life: those who look down on me must suffer..
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Everyone:
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many sick ppl out there...some of them they post here....better make sure nothing happen to me i save the posting first...i very scare leh ppl threaten me so the avidence keep for police to investigate
chemical forums...chemical ali dead oredi
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Originally posted by geodome:
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[b]Everyone:
Please do not reply to TroubleMaker's posts from this point onwards. He is an internet troll. Internet trolls do not like to be ignored at all.[/b]
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have you been diagnosed with ADHD?
some people just read the signs and go 'Hei, I have ADHD!' when in actual fact, they dont. -
Isis:
Only you know best about yourself. No matter how much and what people say about you, it cannot change your intelligence. I understand your anguish. I have been labelled "stupid", "slow" by others when I was younger. I faced the same anguish , but I used it as my strength and motivation. However, most of these "others" people today are polytechnic or ITE graduates. Some are struggling at their undergraduate studies now. I am glad I have now established those people who used to look down on me are inferior. In fact, these people now look up to me. Do not let social pressure curb your intelligence.Originally posted by Isis:hey im born in the 80s... In my era, grades are everythings.. When i can't concentrate, my parents brand me as lazy when they do not know my proble,.
Do u know the stigma for people who don't do well... they r branded as stupid.. all of us are gifted and talented in someway but the system is moulded in such a way that they ignore people who are better off in sports, arts etc... though the system has improved much after my era... scraping away the position of schools as such... the stigma still lingers.
And to those who tink being physically or mentally handicapped are incapable and useless, pls tink again... some autistic kids are even more gifted than normal kids. Majority of ADHD are reported to be smarter but they have difficulties in some other function.
I never went for those support classes. I also never hear of such things in Singapore. I think what you need is just a general support group. Typically, many Christian cell groups perform this function very well. Do not forget your close friends. They are the best people to turn to for support.Originally posted by Isis:I cant still find anythings on adult adhd.. supportive system in singapore...
I do not encourage medication. The drug for ADHD is Ritalin. Ritalin not only causes personality change, but also makes the patient more susceptible to memory lapses and psychosis. I think it is actually bad for your examination. I never took medication. For me, sugar does the trick. I read somewhere that the brain cells of ADHD people consumes glucose much faster than normal people. I eat a lot of sweets when I revise for examination or actually to sit the paper. It actually works for me.Originally posted by Isis:N to geodome, did u take medication? I heard medication can mould ur personality whenever u took the medication.. people around u can be shocked of this personality change when u took the medication... for me, i try meditate.. it works for me gradually.. but i still have my up and downs.. i am still ponder whether i shld took the medication before my exam so that i can concentrate on studying better. -
ritalin makes one happy
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dun be so serious about the remarks lah...Originally posted by alexkusu:have you been diagnosed with ADHD?
some people just read the signs and go 'Hei, I have ADHD!' when in actual fact, they dont.
esp when it comes to diagnosis on medical symptoms related to the mind and behaviour..it is mostly through Q&A and some behaviour tests. blood or other chemical tests may also indicate deficiency in certain vitamins or bodily contents and thus doctors will prescribe medicines to improve the patient's health.
when i look at the symptoms of ADHD...its very easy for ppl who want to 'keng' to work on it.
its like 'i am sick...so things will hav to go my way'.
i am more concerned about helping ppl who are poor, lower educated and is struggling with their life, developing such syndrome.
as you can see from the 3 very prominent nicks here...they are very capable of defending themselves when they felt that 'they are being challenged" so its very hard for me to believe they used to be carries of ADHD or in fact has any indepth knowledge of ADHD.
i can provide a link on ADHD...i bet u can too. i can say 'Alex u know nothing about ADHD' just like that without any further explanation. its easy right? -
but adhd does not affect intelligence right?
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ADHD is not like depression or social anixety problem.Originally posted by alexkusu:have you been diagnosed with ADHD?
some people just read the signs and go 'Hei, I have ADHD!' when in actual fact, they dont.
i don't see why people tink they cld wana to pretend that they have adhd.. maybe some will, maybe some have mild.... i really don't know. but of course seeking expert answers might help to verfiy all there...
People who have adhd since young.. might develop some complicated psychological issues perhaps due to the environment or lack of understanding... some adult simply learn to grow out of it and manage the problem..
For me, i can't concentrate before exams. I cant stay @ one spot for long.. i prone to easily excitable and i get bored easier.. i can't listen well to others, as a results, i always have to ask my frens to repeat again... -
I ...was asking threadstarter bor..
One time, there was this pharmaceutical company who invented this drug to calm people nerves ( I forgot what issit called). They created massive marketing campaigns and created a new disorder called Social Anxiety Disorder or sth. The symptoms listed was difficulty breathing, blushing, redness in the face (classic signs of nervousness or just feeling flustered).
Needless to say, the company made a huge profit.Originally posted by troublemaker2005:dun be so serious about the remarks lah...
esp when it comes to diagnosis on medical symptoms related to the mind and behaviour..it is mostly through Q&A and some behaviour tests. blood or other chemical tests may also indicate deficiency in certain vitamins or bodily contents and thus doctors will prescribe medicines to improve the patient's health.
when i look at the symptoms of ADHD...its very easy for ppl who want to 'keng' to work on it.
its like 'i am sick...so things will hav to go my way'.
i am more concerned about helping ppl who are poor, lower educated and is struggling with their life, developing such syndrome.
as you can see from the 3 very prominent nicks here...they are very capable of defending themselves when they felt that 'they are being challenged" so its very hard for me to believe they used to be carries of ADHD or in fact has any indepth knowledge of ADHD.
i can provide a link on ADHD...i bet u can too. i can say 'Alex u know nothing about ADHD' just like that without any further explanation. its easy right? -
It somehow affects the person's performance in total.Originally posted by missqi:but adhd does not affect intelligence right?
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but look at geodomie.Originally posted by -[0]-:It somehow affects the person's performance in total.
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perhaps you are just a hyperactive fellow.Originally posted by Isis:ADHD is not like depression or social anixety problem.
i don't see why people tink they cld wana to pretend that they have adhd.. maybe some will, maybe some have mild.... i really don't know. but of course seeking expert answers might help to verfiy all there...
People who have adhd since young.. might develop some complicated psychological issues perhaps due to the environment or lack of understanding... some adult simply learn to grow out of it and manage the problem..
For me, i can't concentrate before exams. I cant stay @ one spot for long.. i prone to easily excitable and i get bored easier.. i can't listen well to others, as a results, i always have to ask my frens to repeat again...
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yeah, the company made profits? then..?Originally posted by alexkusu:I ...was asking threadstarter bor..
One time, there was this pharmaceutical company who invented this drug to calm people nerves ( I forgot what issit called). They created massive marketing campaigns and created a new disorder called Social Anxiety Disorder or sth. The symptoms listed was difficulty breathing, blushing, redness in the face (classic signs of nervousness or just feeling flustered).
Needless to say, the company made a huge profit.
i have anxiety, its debilitating to the extend u cant work and stuff...i used to take meds, it worked and i have to thank that pill for giving me a glimmer of hope.. -
*cough cough*Originally posted by missqi:but look at geodomie.
so smart.
i think i have adhd too -
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder, usually diagnosed in childhood, which manifests itself with symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility.[1] In neurological pathology, ADHD is currently considered to be a chronic syndrome for which no medical cure is available. Pediatric patients as well as adults may present with ADHD, which is believed to affect between 3-5% of the human population.[2]
Much controversy surrounds the diagnosis of ADHD, such as over whether or not the diagnosis denotes a disability in its traditional sense or simply describes a personal or neurological property of an individual. Those who believe that ADHD is a traditional disability or disorder often debate over how it should be treated, if at all. According to a majority of medical research in the United States, as well as other countries, ADHD is today generally regarded to be a non-curable neurological disorder for which, however, a wide range of effective treatments are available. Methods of treatment usually involve some combination of medication, psychotherapy, and other techniques. Many patients are able to control their symptoms over time, even without the use of medication. Some individuals who meet the diagnostic criteria of ADHD, according to the guidelines of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, do not consider themselves to be mentally ill, as the manual suggests,[3] and therefore may remain undiagnosed or, after a positive diagnosis, untreated.
ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in children. When diagnosed in adults, it is regarded as adult attention-deficit disorder (AADD). It is believed that anywhere between 30 to 70% of children diagnosed with ADHD retain the disorder as adults.
The symptoms of ADHD fall into the following two broad categories:[4]
Inattention:
Failing to pay close attention to details or making careless mistakes when doing schoolwork or other activities
Trouble keeping attention focused during play or tasks
Appearing not to listen when spoken to
Failing to follow instructions or finish tasks
Avoiding tasks that require a high amount of mental effort and organization, such as school projects
Frequently losing items required to facilitate tasks or activities, such as school supplies
Excessive distractibility
Forgetfulness
Hyperactivity-impulsive behavior
Fidgeting with hands or feet or squirming in seat
Leaving seat often, even when inappropriate
Running or climbing at inappropriate times
Difficulty in quiet play
Frequently feeling restless
Excessive speech
Answering a question before the speaker has finished
Failing to await one's turn
Interrupting the activities of others at inappropriate times
A positive diagnosis is usually only made if the patient presents with at least six of the above symptoms. In addition, a positive diagnosis is made if six or more of these symptoms presented before the age of seven; the symptoms usually begin to appear between the ages of four and six. Symptoms must appear consistently in varied environments. (Ex: At home, school, and in public.) One of the difficulties in diagnosis is the incidence of co-morbid conditions, especially the presence of Bipolar Disorder which is being reported at earlier ages than previously described.
Children who grow up with ADHD often continue to have symptoms as they grow into adulthood. Adults face some of their greatest challenges in the areas of self-control and self-motivation, as well as executive functioning (also known as working memory). If the patient is not treated appropriately, co-morbid conditions, such as depression, anxiety and self-medicating substance abuse may present as well. If a patient presents with such conditions as well, the co-morbid condition may be treated first, or simultaneously.
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but u r not in imperial college.Originally posted by alexkusu:*cough cough*
i think i have adhd too
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well, the company still making profits till these day i guess.Originally posted by somepersonlah:yeah, the company made profits? then..?
i have anxiety, its debilitating to the extend u cant work and stuff...i used to take meds, it worked and i have to thank that pill for giving me a glimmer of hope..
maybe the point is some people self diagnose themselves, taking drugs them dont even need in the first place, etc -
ah..i skipped that..dont need to goOriginally posted by missqi:but u r not in imperial college.
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ok fine. alex baby has adhd.Originally posted by alexkusu:ah..i skipped that..dont need to go
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I was clinically diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 7. My form teacher recommended my parents to bring me to see a psychiatrist after I had caused severe disruption to classes several times.Originally posted by alexkusu:some people just read the signs and go 'Hei, I have ADHD!' when in actual fact, they dont.
How do I describe ADHD? Hmm... A normal person is akin to a desktop with Pentium 4 (2.6GHZ) with Hyper Threading (HT) enabled, 1GB of DDR2 RAM. Someone with ADHD is akin to a desktop with Pentium 4 (3.2GHZ) with HT enabled, 256MB DDR2 RAM and partially functional keyboard and mouse. When it comes to short term memory retention, the normal desktop is better because it has more RAM. When it comes to data input, the normal desktop is better because its keyboard and mouse are fully functional. However, when it comes to processing captured data, the ADHD desktop is better off because it has a more powerful chip. However, because of functional trade-offs, both the ADHD and normal desktops appear to be equally powerful.Originally posted by missqi:but adhd does not affect intelligence right?
Intelligence is about how well the patient comprehends the captured information. However, patients with ADHD are less adequate to capture information during communication with others (or access media) and deliver information to others. -
i was told to bring a cup of water to the interview room. i dun want to and is prepared to disregard this order prior to the interview coz i feel that the water is not clean and i have my own water bottle full with me so i am prepared to lose some points on my courtesy.
if the doctor was doing this test on me did i fail it and will be diagnosis with ADHD? what is it that really goes thrpugh my brina? failing to concentrate or just my nature to disregard instructions that i have better perceptions of? -
I was clinically diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 7. My form teacher recommended my parents to bring me to see a psychiatrist after I had caused severe disruption to classes several times.
what did you do?
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wah, geodome doin nuclear engineering leh