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Posted by brokenglass on August 13, 2005, at 13:02:34
Hi,
Does anyone here constantly feel a physical need to move around the way kids naturally do- jumping, climbing ,etc? I always feel like a child literally trapped inside an adult body but have never heard of anyone else with this problem. Is this very abnormal?
bg.
Posted by 10derHeart on August 13, 2005, at 13:47:28
In reply to feeling like a kid, posted by brokenglass on August 13, 2005, at 13:02:34
Hi brokenglass,
Two things jumped to mind when I read your post.
One being anxiety. I think with lots of people, that's part of how it feels to be anxious. For me, I have to change rooms, positions, activities - something- when I'm anxious, and it seems to reduce it a little, or at least distract me. Do you have a sense of why it would feel good to do it? That it would relieve something or fill a need?
Have you been tested for ADD/ADHD (terms used somewhat interchangeably these days)? Because that was really my first thought. You describe a a very classic, very normal feeling one gets with the "H" part - hyperactivity. I have ADD, and although the inattentive piece is the strongest with me, prior to medication, therapy and education, I was constantly wiggling, foot-tapping, fidgeting any away I could, changing seats...you get the idea. And if I could have sometimes, I would have just shot up out of my chair at meetings, or even around a dinner table where I felt the urge and moved restlessly around the room! For adults, especially in most work settings, this can be quite a problem, as it's usually not "acceptable," nor well understood.
Then, it could be a bit of both, as ADD is often present with other conditions, depression and anxiety being two of the most common.
Or, I could be hopelessly off base. But I feel for you - it's kind of a tough internal state to be in, especially with society being what it is sometimes. I wish it was 100% okay to climb and jump on things if it's fun, not hurting others, and helps you think or feel better, no matter what your age,...but that is probably just a bit if a fantasy on my part...:-)
I don't think much it terms of normal or abnormal. Just differences. Something is a problem for *you* if it's causing distress and not allowing you to live your life the way you'd like.
Hope this gives you some things to consider. Do you have a therapist or p-doc to ask about this?
Posted by daisym on August 13, 2005, at 17:49:18
In reply to feeling like a kid, posted by brokenglass on August 13, 2005, at 13:02:34
I know lots of adults who need to move around a lot. They typically pick jobs that allow this -- rangers, sports, teachers, etc. I think we deem it as abnormal if the person is stuck in a job or setting that makes it difficult to move around and so they stand out.
Does the restlessness interfere with your sleep? Are you physically tired a lot? It is difficult to sort out what is normal for you, vs. what might be normal for others. But normal is such a terrible word...
Posted by brokenglass on August 14, 2005, at 13:24:27
In reply to Re: feeling like a kid » brokenglass, posted by 10derHeart on August 13, 2005, at 13:47:28
Hi 10derHeart,
Thanks for your message.
While I do have anxiety problems, I think something like ADD is probably causing my problem, as you mentioned.
As of now I am not seeing a pdoc or therapist, but you gave me something to think about.
Are you finding that things are easier for you on medication for ADD? Is it ok to ask what you are taking?Best wishes,
bg.
Posted by brokenglass on August 14, 2005, at 13:31:18
In reply to Re: feeling like a kid, posted by daisym on August 13, 2005, at 17:49:18
Hi Daisy,
The restlessness tends to interfere with my sleep, and I do feel tired a lot.
You are right, normal is such a terrible word :)Take care,
bg.
Posted by kerria on August 15, 2005, at 17:57:13
In reply to feeling like a kid, posted by brokenglass on August 13, 2005, at 13:02:34
Hi Brokenglass,
Yes- sometimes we are little. There are child parts that act like that. When i remember later i can die of embarassment.
Before it gets me in trouble i try to go somewhere that it's ok to act like that- like a hike or visit a farm store i know of with a petting zoo.You can run around in the woods and no one will care. Sometimes even cross streams on logs and look for frogs or shells on the beach. Kid energy is good in a lot of places. When you're realy big no one will tell you that you can't splash in puddles and get all dirty. You can do what ever you want. Get watermelon at the store and candy.
Posted by 10derHeart on August 16, 2005, at 12:59:33
In reply to Re: feeling like a kid » 10derHeart, posted by brokenglass on August 14, 2005, at 13:24:27
...over on the main PB board, as it's not really about therapy at this point. Here's a link:
Posted by brokenglass on August 16, 2005, at 14:24:08
In reply to Re: feeling like a kid » brokenglass, posted by kerria on August 15, 2005, at 17:57:13
Hi Kerria,
Thanks for the advice. You are right- and there shouldn't be any reason to feel embarassed for doing something which makes you feel better and which doesn't harm anyone. You can splash around as much as you like!
Take care,
BG.
Posted by brokenglass on August 16, 2005, at 14:31:46
In reply to Hey BG, I posted about my ADD meds... » brokenglass, posted by 10derHeart on August 16, 2005, at 12:59:33
Hi 10derHeart,
Thank you for your detailed and encouraging response. It has really been helpful.
I am glad you are finding relief through the medicaton and therapy. It must have been very difficult to deal with your symptoms before you understood what the problem was.All the best,
BG.
Posted by 10derHeart on August 16, 2005, at 15:08:36
In reply to Re: Hey BG, I posted about my ADD meds... » 10derHeart, posted by brokenglass on August 16, 2005, at 14:31:46
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 17, 2005, at 15:12:00
In reply to Hey BG, I posted about my ADD meds... » brokenglass, posted by 10derHeart on August 16, 2005, at 12:59:33
Posted by 10derHeart on August 17, 2005, at 16:18:18
In reply to Re: thanks for redirecting that (nm) » 10derHeart, posted by Dr. Bob on August 17, 2005, at 15:12:00
Posted by alohashirt on August 19, 2005, at 20:17:18
In reply to Re: feeling like a kid » 10derHeart, posted by brokenglass on August 14, 2005, at 13:24:27
BG,I can recommend the book "Delivered from Distraction" by Hallowell and Ratey. The covere everything that is known and speculated about ADHD (as of 2003.)
One trivial suggestion - regular sleep really helps me
> Hi 10derHeart,
>
> Thanks for your message.
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> While I do have anxiety problems, I think something like ADD is probably causing my problem, as you mentioned.
> As of now I am not seeing a pdoc or therapist, but you gave me something to think about.
> Are you finding that things are easier for you on medication for ADD? Is it ok to ask what you are taking?
>
> Best wishes,
> bg.
>
>
Posted by 10derHeart on August 19, 2005, at 23:16:03
In reply to Re: feeling like a kid » brokenglass, posted by alohashirt on August 19, 2005, at 20:17:18
Funny, I was going to recommend this as well as some other books, but didn't want to take the ADD theme too far, as we're not discussing therapy. Meds board isn't right, either....? Hmmm...don't know quite where to go with it.
"Delivered from Distraction" is excellent. I must have read their first book (1994), "Driven to Distraction" over about five times a couple years back. Dr. Hallowell is definitely an expert, a good example of a pdoc who has more than a clue, and has AD(H)D himself. I've heard him speak and he's a pretty interesting guy.
Try anything by Thom Hartman, too. A different approach (being a Hunter in a Farmer's world) and one I tend to identify with big time. "Healing ADD" is a current favorite of mine.
I don't think the sleep part is trivial. It's huge for everyone, but for the ADD brain, so often on overdrive and often hypervigilent, it seems even more critical. I still battle insomnia, but it's slowly getting better. I'm a mess when sleep-deprived
> BG,
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> I can recommend the book "Delivered from Distraction" by Hallowell and Ratey. The covere everything that is known and speculated about ADHD (as of 2003.)
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> One trivial suggestion - regular sleep really helps me
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> > Hi 10derHeart,
> >
> > Thanks for your message.
> >
> > While I do have anxiety problems, I think something like ADD is probably causing my problem, as you mentioned.
> > As of now I am not seeing a pdoc or therapist, but you gave me something to think about.
> > Are you finding that things are easier for you on medication for ADD? Is it ok to ask what you are taking?
> >
> > Best wishes,
> > bg.
> >
> >
>
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Posted by Dr. Bob on August 20, 2005, at 19:57:43
In reply to Adding double, double quotes/other books » alohashirt, posted by 10derHeart on August 19, 2005, at 23:16:03
Posted by 10derHeart on August 20, 2005, at 23:02:48
In reply to Re: thanks again! (nm) » 10derHeart, posted by Dr. Bob on August 20, 2005, at 19:57:43
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