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[Yukikyo]

I am boarder line ADD. Today I found it really difficult to focus on my work. When I was in the 5th grade, I did take a test for ADD, and came out border line.

Its hard to concentrate in school when my friends are winding me up.

 

[justafayes]

I am boarder line ADD. Today I found it really difficult to focus on my work. When I was in the 5th grade, I did take a test for ADD, and came out border line.

Its hard to concentrate in school when my friends are winding me up.

Have you considered going to the Dr with your symptoms,, there are plenty of meds that can help you focus and calm down a bit (without you "feeling the medication)... Pray about it and go with what God leads you to do,, It sure has helped me!! God is so good!! We don't have to be ashamed or suffer with something without doing anything about it... Just like those with high blood pressure,, diabetes,, we have add or adhd,, so,, we find it out and God fixes it through a Dr.. love in Jesus,, Faye

 

[uniquetadpole]

If you are leary of meds...there is another thing that coupld help and it doesn't cost to try.

Sometimes all we need is a little boost expecially those that are borderline...it sounds a little kindergardenish, but it works...we need to get our brain juices going. Try doing something active before you need to sit down to focus. Do something that requires resistance on your muscles...like lifting semi heavy boxes, horseplaying with a friend, lifting weights, etc. This extra work helps to get the blood flowing and essential stuff to the brain to get it working more efficiently.

The other thing they are finding out for many ADDers is that deep pressure helps. Try setting something heavy on your lap while you do your "homework" or whatever it is you are trying to focus on.


For me, I have Asperger's Syndrome and as a result struggle alot with the ADD aspect of it. We are experimenting with different meds to find a combination that works, but the thing that has the biggest difference is getting a weighted blanket. And it the process I have learned a great deal about sensory issues and resulting therapies. And experts are finding that this deep pressure is also very effective for kids with ADD...it really seems to help them sit down and focus for longer periods of time.

Let me know if you want more information on this and I will love to share it with anyone that is interested.

Tad