Saturday, May 23, 2009
Do I have ADD?
This is not a joke. I think I have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). I think I've always had it (perhaps a mild case). I've just learned to cope with it. I've been doing a lot of research on the subject. I have many of the symptoms and feel it has become worse over the last few years. Is that possible? I'm asking for some input here...Symptoms of ADD:
* Easily Distracted (I have never been able to work on projects or do sustained reading with distractions of any kind - music playing, people talking, TV on in the background, etc. I do my best work/reading in a quiet, stimuli-free environment. I think that's one of the reasons I've always been a "night owl." I read at night, do school work at night, etc.)
* Difficulty concentrating on one thing at a time (Very true! I'm not a multi-tasker. My brain will not allow it.)
* Has a hard time focusing or paying attention during conversations, listening to others, or while reading (Again, very true! I have trained myself to focus during conversations/listening, but still find myself wandering off and ask to have things repeated. This is one thing I hate about myself. I really DO try to be a good listener.)
* Forgets things like appointments or obligations (This has gotten much worse.)
* Has trouble following directions that have multiple steps (I make a habit of writing things down. Otherwise, I would have to ask to have directions repeated - another coping mechanism.)
* Tends to procrastinate (HELLO! That's my middle name!)
* Has trouble prioritizing information (Not so much.)
* Tends to get impatient easily (Another symptom that seems to be getting worse. When I AM paying attention in conversation, I sometimes find it hard to wait my turn to speak. I have to force myself NOT to interrupt others when talking. I also do A LOT of counting to 10 when things aren't moving as quickly as I want them to. I despise the feeling of impatience in the pit of my stomach!)
* Feels restless and antsy (When I'm bored, yes.)
* Loses track of time and has trouble with time management (Losing track of time? No. Time management? Yes.)
* Often misplaces or has difficulty finding things at home or at work (Getting worse.)
* Acts before thinking through consequences (No! I always think about consequences.)
* Speaks or blurts out before thinking about the impact your words will have on others (I hope not. I usually go out of my way NOT to hurt people. Even the ones who annoy me.)
* Tends to have lots of racing thoughts (No.)
* Gets bored easily (Yes.)
* Tends to make careless mistakes when working on a tedious or difficult project (This doesn't apply to me. I am usually very meticulous when working on projects. However, I cannot have any distractions.)
* Takes risks frequently (I'm not a risk taker.)
So...According to this list of symptoms, I have 11 out of 17. What do you think? I'm seriously thinking about talking to my doctor about this. Kevin thinks I'm being silly.
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Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day
So far, this has been a wonderful day. I was greeted this morning to a giggling, curly-headed little girl, hiding under the covers in my bed. Ella said, "Happy Mother's Day," when I pulled the covers down. K-Bugg had tons of Mother's Day gifts and handmade cards she has been working on all week at home and at school. Could it get any better than that? Yes, it could! Breakfast, balloons, flowers, cards and presents - including new flip flops and clothes!I am currently at home, waiting on my family to return from the store. Kevin took the girls to purchase worms and sub sandwiches for an afternoon of fishing and a picnic lunch at the park. The girls got new fishing rods from Maw Maw Catherine (their great grandma) and have been looking for an excuse to use them. Today seems like the perfect day to test out those new rods! I wish you were here, Maw Maw - to see the girls fishing today! Happy Mother's Day to you (Maw Maw Catherine), my Mom, Maw Maw Billie, and Nana Tracy!
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