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I think i may have adult adhd. i have trouble paying attention, etc. how to tell if i have adhd?
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Reasons 4 distract'n: Many things in life r distracting. Not all of them r add. Anxiety, depression, family problems, trying to do more than is humanly possible, all can cause loss of focus. We are told we shd be able to "multitask, " but we can't. The term comes from computers, ; they can't without more than 1 processor. We only get 1 processor. Get an evaluation w/ a therapist who is not already convinced it's add.
Answered 3/27/2014
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Many causes: Including depression, multitasking, stress.....See your doctor and get evaluated.
Answered 7/12/2020
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