Posted by janice on October 24, 1999, at 10:49:16
In reply to Re: thanks you guys, it's tough..., posted by Craig on October 23, 1999, at 20:59:37
Hi Craig,Sounds like you're sure about the depression, especially with the great response you get from the ADs. I believe it's relatively common for people with ADD to have a caffeine addiction - I do! As for concentrating, I know, with my ADD, that if something interests me (and I'm very lucky to have so many interests) than I can concentrate intensely; and have been this far, like you, very successful in most of my endevours (excuse spelling - another symptom of ADD). If something doesn't really interest me, this is when the concentration difficulties with ADD show themselves. Small talk would be a good example of losing concentration, I don't/can't do it. (I'm thinking inside, 'why is this person making so much useless noise?)
What I've noticed about depression and concentration is that it doesn't matter what my interest level is, I just can't seem to concentrate. I hope I've helped Craig. There are probably some great sites on ADHD. And I'm sure there are varying degrees of the disorder. Writing's a great profession! Janice.
Just read that bit about cocaine. Very good clue, cocaine made me feel organized, calm and extroverted.
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