ADHD? or lack of motivation?

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my mum thinks i may have ADHD…. i’m pretty sure she thinks i may have depression too (topic for another time)…

ever since jc, ive found it really really hard to study, or to find motivation to study. like i know i need to study to succeed, but for some reason when i sit down to study (if i even reach that point) i can’t seem to focus for more than 10 min… yesterday i was trying to watch a 24min tuition video… i barely finished 15min in 2h :sob::sob: was getting distracted by anything and everything :confused: haven’t been able to do productive studying for the longest time. my mid years are in a week so im stressing but i find it so hard to concentrate and focus for a substantial period of time.

to make things worse, im so behind on schoolwork i have this huge mountain of content i haven’t studied and don’t know anything about… but that’s internally stressing me like its not stressing me out to the point that it makes me take action and study but im internally stressed and overwhelmed by it idk what to do.

does any of that seem like i have some mental health disorder cos idk :sob:

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@manda1 It sounds like you’re going through a tough time. Your experience has potential similarities with symptoms of ADHD and possibly depression, but it’s important to remember that only a professional can diagnose these conditions. There’s another thread: Do I have ADHD ? where a professional has replied, and it seems like you’ve read it before.

If you feel comfortable, reaching out to a professional could be helpful. If not, try to focus on your exams and take things one step at a time. Your well-being is important, and taking small steps can make a big difference.