I have a bad memory ...why is that?

[Thinkalot]

It would seem some of the traits mentioned, which I have identified with, are noticeable to those in my life...and of course to myself. They are not extremely severe though...the only thing which has been severe and debilitating is the obsessive condition, and therefore that is what I am focussing my treatment on.

 

I would say understanding the other behaviours though, is useful, because they also have an impact, albeit smaller. It helps me try and for example, focus my attention more when someone is speaking to me, EVEN if I am not very interested in the subject. And reading some of the links has also helped my partner understand why I sometimes forget things completely...or leave tasks midway through, to move onto something else.

 

If myself, or pav for example, were to be officially diagnosed and found to have adult ADD in some degree, then all that changes is it gives comfirmation, and helps us combat some of the particular behaviours which are perhaps frustrating or non productive. It perhaps also helps us understand partly where the OCD may come from too. And gives our partners some understanding.

 

The psychologist who suggested I may have ADD, also had it himself, not severely. But he had modified his diet and other things to compensate...and his wife, also a psychologist, understood why he would sometimes be distracted, always on the go, or start many tasks at once. He actually noticed I was fairly highly strung, always fidgetting and moving, and observed that I was consistently active and full of energy to do things. He was helping counsel my partner and I, and his he noticed that we are quite different in our energy levels and ways of doing things. This helped us learn to work together better.

[jenny]

to clarify: i think it is a totally legitimate concern and disease.

 

i only wish it did not cost $5400 to investigate the possibilility.

[moimeme]

If myself, or pav for example, were to be officially diagnosed and found to have adult ADD in some degree, then all that changes is it gives comfirmation, and helps us combat some of the particular behaviours which are perhaps frustrating or non productive. It perhaps also helps us understand partly where the OCD may come from too. And gives our partners some understanding

 

Precisely. It also directs you to literature and other sources designed to help people with these disorders manage better - and there is quite a bit of good information to be had.

 

only wish it did not cost $5400 to investigate the possibilility.

 

The Amen clinic does a series of brian SPECT scans; these are not cheap. You can get an assessment from a psychologist without the SPECT scan for between $1200 and $2000 most places. Why does it cost so much? Because the brain is not part of the body - at least according to archaic old tradition - and so psychological assessments don't count as 'health care'. Care to try to help change those policies?

[meanon]

I think it's a legitimate disorder too. You are right, Thinkalot, self knowledge is always a good thing

[Thinkalot]

nice to see you meanon. Although it must be very late where you are!!

[jenny]

sure. how can i help?

 

i know this cost can be assisted in canada, though other clinics charge considerably less, evidently, particuarly in the consultation stage.

[meanon]

Lol it is! Emails from a dear friend and AD/HD traits are to blame

 

Night all

[brashgal]

Just read something about women who are iron-deficient having memory problems. Happens to a lot of women who don't eat red meat (evidently it's easier to absorb the iron from red meat than from vegetables).

 

Go out and have a nice steak Thinkalot! lol, or a spinach salad if you don't eat red meat...