I feel like i have adhd

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Hi im a jc student and ive realsied some things

  1. I realise that i struggle with paying attention in class or lextures or even in convos but its like im listening then suddenly im spacing out n not listening anymore n its not like idw to i js cant even when i try to listen eventually im not listening anymore
  2. I struggle rly bad w doing things on time like ill think abojt how i have to do it constantly and stress aboht it bht i just cant get mysled to do it like i js physjcally cannot do jt n if i try to start ill give up immediately if i dk how to do it like a hard hw assignment
  3. if i can push back n do thingd later i will until its at the last possible moment then i will do it
  4. I get distraxted super easily at home at school anywhere if im doing something chances are ill get distracted
  5. I start like projexts or like tasks bht unless im super interested ill give up halfway then start a new thjng
  6. I tend to interupt pple mid sentance a lot like if i hv smthjng to say i tend to js burst out and say it
  7. I forget things easily if its not in my calender or ill put my earphones in my pockrt then forget i put it there things like that

This is all i can think of rn but its starting to affect my life like my studies n i thought it was normal bht idk pls lmk if this is a normal thing n im overreacting or like ya thanku

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Dear @user765571

Thank you for reaching out. From your sharing I can sense how much you have been struggling. Many students reading your post will certainly relate to the fast pace you have described.

Despite your efforts to pay attention and get things done, you have noticed that your brain drifts off or shuts down suddenly. That sounds deeply frustrating, and it’s not your fault. I believe that what you are experiencing, such as feeling stressed, getting distracted, forgetting things easily, losing interest halfway, or blurting things out without meaning to may be indicators you may need additional learning support and strategies.

I cannot diagnose you but I see you are clearly trying. The fact that you are worried about the difficulties faced tells me that you care enough to find out and address what is happening. You deserve help with this.

Please consider talking to your school counsellor or teacher, soon instead of trying to figure It out on your own. I think it would be tougher to sort this out alone so getting some professional help will be very timely. There are resources available so talking to your school counsellor or teacher could facilitate your access to this much needed learning support. :yellow_heart: