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<blockquote data-quote="ChaseM" data-source="post: 1617114" data-attributes="member: 102962">Okay, I have a lot of trouble staying focused on anything. While a teacher is lecturing I could entertain myself with something so stupid and simple as a paperclip, but then I cannot stop messing with it or whatever else is holding my attention. While doing whatever it is I am doing (like messing with a paperclip) I am not really focused on anything really but staring at the object in kind of a daze while I hear everything that is being said while not being able to process it.Then there is another little issue. I forget stuff, a LOT. My dad can tell me to do something and it can be the most important thing in the world at the moment but I forget it before I can actually do what he asks. Later though, he reminds me again (and at this point he is pissed off) and it is like &quot;oh duh&quot; for me because I instantly remember everything linked to the topic at hand.Really I just find myself distracted all the time by such insignificant little nothings. So should I ask my dad to schedule a visit with a doctor to see if I have ADHD? I would hate to pass by the chance that my lack of focus (which he sees as laziness) could be fixed by a simple visit with a doctor.Tell me what you think or if there are other symptoms I should check for first.Thanks</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ChaseM, post: 1617114, member: 102962"] Okay, I have a lot of trouble staying focused on anything. While a teacher is lecturing I could entertain myself with something so stupid and simple as a paperclip, but then I cannot stop messing with it or whatever else is holding my attention. While doing whatever it is I am doing (like messing with a paperclip) I am not really focused on anything really but staring at the object in kind of a daze while I hear everything that is being said while not being able to process it. Then there is another little issue. I forget stuff, a LOT. My dad can tell me to do something and it can be the most important thing in the world at the moment but I forget it before I can actually do what he asks. Later though, he reminds me again (and at this point he is pissed off) and it is like "oh duh" for me because I instantly remember everything linked to the topic at hand. Really I just find myself distracted all the time by such insignificant little nothings. So should I ask my dad to schedule a visit with a doctor to see if I have ADHD? I would hate to pass by the chance that my lack of focus (which he sees as laziness) could be fixed by a simple visit with a doctor. Tell me what you think or if there are other symptoms I should check for first. Thanks [/QUOTE]

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