What are the signs of add/adhd?

what are the signs of add/adhd?
Everyone seems to think I have either add or adhd, so I was wondering what are the signs. I think I am a normal teen. I am really random (randomly point out weird things that nobody else notices, I don't really walk, I hop or gallop, lol, I am always hyper, no matter what time of the day it is and I don't need sugar or anything to get me hyper, and I am super talkative) I can't stay on one subject for more than like a minute. My brother got tested (for both add and adhd) in the 7th grade (he's in the 12th grade now) and I am worse than him.

Sorry if this seems like a stupid or silly question, but I don't think i have add/adhd even though everyone else thinks I do.

P.S. I'm 15 (16 on March 2)

well idk but my bro has it it sucks hes always hyper but anyways you could go to the docters and they have this lil magzines about like adhd bedwetting puberty lol and all that stuff do go to the docters and read one of those kk

it sounds like you have both unless that's just how you are. my counselor claimed i had ADD but signs of that are you just can't stay on 1 subject for more than a minute or things just catch your eye quickly it's weird idk

The behaviours you describe do sound like ADHD, but they may not be. One big question will be how long have you been like this? If you answer is from the day I was born then it may be ADHD. This is an inborn condition it doesn't appear later on in life. Do you have any of your old report cards from early school days, what are the comments like? If you sounded like a good easy going kid then probably not ADHD, if your reports are full of reports about your behaviour and focus then propably yes ADHD.

Also how severe is it, is it interfering with your ability to function? Again if not then not ADHD.

The most prevalent symptoms of ADD / ADHD are inattention and distractibility and/or hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. Difficulties with concentration, mental focus, and inhibition of impulses and behaviors are chronic and pervasive and impair an individual鈥檚 daily functioning across various settings -- home, school or work, in relationships, etc.

Symptoms are typically seen early in a child鈥檚 life, often when he or she enters a school setting. In order to meet the diagnostic criteria for ADD/ADHD symptoms must be more excessive than what would be appropriate for an individual鈥檚 age and developmental level. Problematic behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD may continue into adolescence and adulthood. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders identifies three major symptoms for the diagnosis of ADHD.

Inattention
Individuals who are inattentive have difficulty staying focused and attending to mundane tasks. They are easily distracted by irrelevant sights and sounds, shift from one activity to another, and seem to get bored easily. They may appear forgetful and even spacey or confused as if 鈥渋n a fog.鈥?Organizing and completing tasks is often extremely difficult, as is sorting out what information is relevant verses irrelevant. An individual with inattentive symptoms may have great difficulty keeping up with items, frequently losing things and living life in a disorganized way. Time management is also often an issue. Inattentive behaviors are sometimes overlooked because they are often harder to identify and less disruptive than hyperactive and impulsive symptoms. An individual with the predominately inattentive type of ADHD may even appear sluggish, lethargic and slow to respond and process information.

Hyperactivity
Individuals who are hyperactive have excessively high levels of activity, which may present as physical and/or verbal overactivity. They may appear to be in constant motion, perpetually 鈥渙n the go鈥?as if driven by a motor. They have difficulty keeping their body still -- moving about excessively, squirming or fidgeting. Individuals who are hyperactive often feel restless, may talk excessively, interrupt others, and monopolize conversations not letting others get in a word. It is not unusual for an individual with hyperactive symptoms to engage in a running commentary on the activities going on around them. Their behaviors tend to be loud and disruptive. This difficulty regulating their own activity level often creates great problems in social, school and work situations.

Impulsivity
Individuals who are impulsive have trouble inhibiting their behaviors and responses. They often act and speak before thinking, reacting in a rapid way without considering consequences. They may interrupt others, blurt out responses, and rush through assignments without carefully reading or listening to instructions. Waiting turns and being patient is extremely difficult for someone who is impulsive. They prefer speed over accuracy and so often complete tasks quickly, but in a careless manner. They go full swing into situations and may even place themselves in potentially risky situations without thought. Their lack of impulse control can not only be dangerous, but can also create stress in school/work and in relationships with others. Delayed gratification or waiting for larger rewards is very hard for an impulsive person.

Three Types of ADHD are Identified:
ADHD, Combined Type 鈥?Individual displays both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms.


ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type - Symptoms are primarily related to inattention. Individual does not display significant hyperactive/impulsive behaviors.

ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type 鈥?Symptoms are primarily related to hyperactivity and impulsivity. Individual does not display significant attention problems.
Related Conditions
As many as one third of children with ADHD have one or more coexisting conditions. The most common of these are behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, learning and language disabilities. Adults with ADHD show an even higher incidence of additional or accompanying disorders. These adults may also suffer from depression, mood disorders, substance addictions, anxiety, phobias or behavioral problems.